How To Fix PU658 - Service &2 does not exist for system &1 or is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PU - Upgrade and Transport Log Messages

• Message number: 658

• Message text: Service &2 does not exist for system &1 or is not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PU658 - Service &2 does not exist for system &1 or is not active ?

  The SAP error message PU658 indicates that a specific service (denoted as &2) does not exist for the specified system (denoted as &1) or that the service is not currently active. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's system landscape management, particularly when dealing with services in the SAP system.
  Causes:
  
  Service Not Defined: The service you are trying to access or use has not been defined in the system.
  Service Not Active: The service exists but is not currently active. This could be due to configuration issues or the service being disabled.
  Incorrect System Configuration: The system configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to the service not being recognized.
  Transport Issues: If the service was recently transported from another system, it may not have been activated properly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the service.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Service Definition:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., SPRO) and check if the service is defined in the system.
  If it is not defined, you may need to create it or transport it from another system.
  
  
  
  Activate the Service:
  
  If the service exists but is inactive, you can activate it through the relevant configuration settings.
  Use transaction codes like SICF (for HTTP services) to check the status of the service and activate it if necessary.
  
  
  
  Review System Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the system configuration is correct and that all necessary components are installed and configured properly.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Logs:
  
  If the service was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or issues that may have occurred during the transport process.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the service. You may need to adjust roles or permissions accordingly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific service for additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SICF (for managing HTTP services), SPRO (for configuration), and SU53 (to check authorization issues).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the specific service or error message for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  System Logs: Check system logs (SM21) for any related error messages that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP Basis team for further assistance.