How To Fix MSG_CL_ER237 - Lookup of Service Definition failed for guid &1

MSG_CL_ER237 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MSG_CL_ER - Message Class for Enterprise Registry

• Message number: 237

• Message text: Lookup of Service Definition failed for guid &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MSG_CL_ER237 - Lookup of Service Definition failed for guid &1 ?

  The SAP error message MSG_CL_ER237 indicates that there was a failure in looking up a service definition for a given GUID (Globally Unique Identifier). This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Cloud Platform or when working with SAP's service-oriented architecture (SOA) and can be related to various issues, such as configuration problems, missing service definitions, or connectivity issues.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Service Definition: The service definition associated with the provided GUID may not exist in the system.
  Incorrect GUID: The GUID provided may be incorrect or malformed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the service definition.
  Service Not Activated: The service might not be activated in the system.
  Network Issues: There could be connectivity issues between the SAP system and the service registry or provider.
  Configuration Errors: There may be misconfigurations in the service registry or the service consumer settings.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify the GUID: Check if the GUID provided in the error