How To Fix SGOS_MSG004 - Errors occurred when executing the service '&1'

SGOS_MSG004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SGOS_MSG - SGOS: Generic Object Services

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Errors occurred when executing the service '&1'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SGOS_MSG004 - Errors occurred when executing the service '&1' ?

  The SAP error message SGOS_MSG004 indicates that there were errors encountered while executing a specific service, which is represented by the placeholder &1. This error can occur in various contexts within SAP, often related to service execution in the SAP Gateway or when using OData services.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Service Activation Issues: The service may not be properly activated in the SAP Gateway.
  Authorization Problems: The user executing the service may not have the necessary authorizations to access the service.
  Configuration Errors: There may be configuration issues in the service definition or in the backend system.
  Data Issues: The data being processed by the service may be invalid or not meet the expected format.
  Network Issues: There could be network connectivity problems affecting the service execution.
  Backend Errors: The backend system may be experiencing issues that prevent the service from executing correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Service Activation:
  
  Go to the SAP Gateway Service Builder (transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE).
  Ensure that the service is activated