How To Fix SADL_RAP_OPXY_EDMX012 - Service Definition &1 already exists

SADL_RAP_OPXY_EDMX012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SADL_RAP_OPXY_EDMX - RESTful ABAP Odata Proxy Support

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Service Definition &1 already exists

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

SADL_RAP_OPXY_EDMX012 - Details

• The SAP error message SADL_RAP_OPXY_EDMX012 Service Definition &1 already exists typically occurs in the context of the SAP RAP (Rapid Application Programming) model when you are trying to create a service definition that already exists in the system. This can happen during the development of OData services or when working with service definitions in the SAP Business Technology Platform.
  
  Cause:
  The error indicates that there is an attempt to create a service definition with a name that is already in use. This can happen due to:
  
  Duplicate service definitions being created in the same namespace.
  An existing service definition that was not properly deleted or was left over from a previous development attempt.
  A naming conflict with another service definition in the same or a different package.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Service Definitions:
  
  Use transaction code SEGW (Gateway Service Builder) or SE80 (Object Navigator) to check if the service definition