How To Fix S#728 - External service &1 does not exist

S#728 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S# -

• Message number: 728

• Message text: External service &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S#728 - External service &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message S#728, which states "External service &1 does not exist," typically indicates that the system is trying to access an external service that has not been defined or is not available in the system. This can occur in various contexts, such as when working with external interfaces, web services, or other integrations.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The external service may not be configured correctly in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Service Name: The service name referenced in the code or configuration may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Service Not Activated: The external service may not be activated or registered in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user or system may not have the necessary permissions to access the external service.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues preventing access to the external service.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify that the external service is correctly configured in the SAP system. This may involve checking transaction codes like SOAMANAGER for web services