How To Fix /SCA/DM161 - Service profile &1 not found

/SCA/DM161 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCA/DM -

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Service profile &1 not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCA/DM161 - Service profile &1 not found ?

  The SAP error message /SCA/DM161 Service profile &1 not found typically indicates that the system is unable to locate a specified service profile in the context of the SAP Landscape Management (LaMa) or SAP Cloud Application Programming (CAP) model. This error can occur during various operations, such as when trying to manage or deploy services in the SAP environment.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Service Profile: The specified service profile does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo in the profile name or the profile not being created or activated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the service profile.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the SAP system or the landscape management settings.
  Transport Issues: If the service profile was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Service Profile Name: Check the name of the service