How To Fix SDDIC_ADT_SRVC013 - Could not fetch the service metadata file

SDDIC_ADT_SRVC013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SDDIC_ADT_SRVC - Message class for Service Consumption Model

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Could not fetch the service metadata file

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SDDIC_ADT_SRVC013 - Could not fetch the service metadata file ?

  The SAP error message SDDIC_ADT_SRVC013: Could not fetch the service metadata file typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway or when working with OData services in the ABAP Development Tools (ADT). This error indicates that the system is unable to retrieve the metadata for a specific service, which is essential for understanding the structure and capabilities of the service.
  Causes
  
  Service Not Activated: The OData service may not be activated in the SAP Gateway.
  Incorrect Service URL: The URL used to access the service might be incorrect or malformed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the service metadata.
  Network Issues: There could be network connectivity problems preventing access to the service.
  Backend Issues: The backend system might be down or experiencing issues that prevent it from serving the metadata.
  Caching Issues: Sometimes, cached data can lead to inconsistencies, causing the error.
  
  Solutions
  
  
  Activate the Service:
  
  Go to the SAP Gateway Service Builder (transaction