How To Fix S_UNIFIED_CON077 - Parent &1 of service &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S_UNIFIED_CON - Message Class for Unified Connectivity

• Message number: 077

• Message text: Parent &1 of service &2 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_UNIFIED_CON077 - Parent &1 of service &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message S_UNIFIED_CON077 indicates that there is a problem with the configuration of a service in the SAP system. Specifically, it states that the parent of a service does not exist. This typically occurs in the context of service-oriented architecture (SOA) or when working with SAP Gateway services.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors:
  
  Missing Parent Service: The service you are trying to access or configure has a parent service that is not defined or does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the service definition, where the parent-child relationship is not correctly established.
  Transport Issues: If the service was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the parent service may not have been included in the transport.
  Deletion of Parent Service: The parent service may have been deleted or deactivated, leading to this error when trying to access the child service.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Service Definitions:
  
  Go to the SAP Gateway Service Builder (transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE) and check the service definitions.
  Verify that the parent service exists and is active.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Activate Parent Service:
  
  If the parent service is missing, you may need to recreate it or activate it if it exists but is inactive.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport requests to ensure that all necessary objects, including the parent service, were included.
  
  
  
  Check for Deletions:
  
  Investigate if the parent service was deleted. If so, you may need to restore it from a backup or recreate it.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or notes related to the specific services you are working with to ensure that all dependencies are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the service call to identify where the error is occurring and gather more context about the missing parent service.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message S_UNIFIED_CON077.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  Service Maintenance: Regularly maintain and review your service definitions to ensure that all dependencies are intact and that services are properly configured.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.