How To Fix SESI_EDITOR016 - Endpoint &1 could not be found. Service Definition &2 is inconsistent.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SESI_EDITOR - Unified Editor

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Endpoint &1 could not be found. Service Definition &2 is inconsistent.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SESI_EDITOR016 - Endpoint &1 could not be found. Service Definition &2 is inconsistent. ?

  The SAP error message SESI_EDITOR016 indicates that there is an issue with the service definition in the SAP system. Specifically, it states that an endpoint could not be found, and the service definition is inconsistent. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Gateway or OData services.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Endpoint: The specified endpoint (service URL) does not exist or is not correctly defined in the service definition.
  Inconsistent Service Definition: The service definition may have been modified or not activated properly, leading to inconsistencies.
  Transport Issues: If the service definition was transported from one system to another, it may not have been transported correctly, leading to missing components.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the service or endpoint.
  Configuration Errors: There may be configuration errors in the service registration or in the underlying data model.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Service Registration:
  
  Go to the SAP Gateway Service Builder (transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE) and check if the service is registered correctly.
  Ensure that the service is activated.
  
  
  
  Verify Endpoint:
  
  Check the endpoint URL in the service definition to ensure it is correct and points to the right service.
  If the endpoint is missing, you may need to redefine it in the service definition.
  
  
  
  Re-activate the Service:
  
  Sometimes, simply reactivating the service can resolve inconsistencies. You can do this in the Service Builder.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the service was transported, ensure that all related objects were included in the transport request and that they were imported correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the service and its endpoints.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the service to identify where the inconsistency lies. You can use transaction /IWFND/ERROR_LOG to check for any runtime errors related to the service.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific service or error message for additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE: Service Maintenance
  /IWFND/ERROR_LOG: Error Log for OData Services
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues with the specific service or error message.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be helpful for finding similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the SESI_EDITOR016 error message.