How To Fix /S4PPM/ODATA005 - HTTP call failed: class '&1', method '&2' (return code = '&3').

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /S4PPM/ODATA -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: HTTP call failed: class '&1', method '&2' (return code = '&3').

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /S4PPM/ODATA005 - HTTP call failed: class '&1', method '&2' (return code = '&3'). ?

  The SAP error message /S4PPM/ODATA005 HTTP call failed: class '&1', method '&2' (return code = '&3') typically indicates that there was an issue with an OData service call in the SAP S/4HANA system. This error can arise from various causes, and understanding the context is crucial for troubleshooting. Here’s a breakdown of potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Service Activation: The OData service may not be activated in the SAP Gateway. If the service is not active, any call to it will fail.
  Authorization Issues: The user making the HTTP call may not have the necessary authorizations to access the OData service.
  Network Issues: There could be network connectivity problems between the client making the HTTP call and the SAP system.
  Incorrect URL: The URL used for the HTTP call may be incorrect or malformed.
  Backend Errors: The backend logic in the specified class or method may be encountering an error, leading to a failure in processing the request.
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the data being sent in the request, such as missing required fields or invalid data formats.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Activate the OData Service:
  
  Go to the SAP Gateway Service Builder (transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE).
  Check if the service is listed and activated. If not, activate it.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles and authorizations to access the OData service. You can use transaction code SU53 to analyze authorization failures.
  
  
  
  Verify Network Connectivity:
  
  Check if there are any network issues that might be preventing the HTTP call from reaching the SAP system. You can use tools like ping or traceroute to diagnose connectivity.
  
  
  
  Validate the URL:
  
  Double-check the URL being used for the HTTP call to ensure it is correct and follows the expected format.
  
  
  
  Debug the Backend Logic:
  
  If you have access to the ABAP code, you can debug the specified class and method to identify any issues in the backend processing.
  
  
  
  Check Data Being Sent:
  
  Review the data being sent in the HTTP request to ensure it meets the expected format and includes all required fields.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE: For managing OData services.
  SU53: For checking authorization issues.
  SE80: For accessing the Object Navigator to view and debug ABAP classes and methods.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues with the specific OData service or error message.
  
  
  Logs: Review the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that might provide additional context.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for OData services and troubleshooting HTTP calls for more detailed guidance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the HTTP call failure in your SAP system.