How To Fix SVMCRT_SERVICE_FRM028 - Service "&1" needs service "&2", which is not available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SVMCRT_SERVICE_FRM - VMC Service Framework

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Service "&1" needs service "&2", which is not available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SVMCRT_SERVICE_FRM028 - Service "&1" needs service "&2", which is not available ?

  The SAP error message SVMCRT_SERVICE_FRM028 indicates that a specific service (denoted as "&1") requires another service (denoted as "&2") that is not available in the system. This error typically arises in the context of service-oriented architecture (SOA) or when working with SAP's service management framework.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Service: The required service (service "&2") is not activated or not available in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the service registry or service definitions.
  Transport Issues: The required service might not have been transported correctly from the development environment to the production environment.
  Version Mismatch: The version of the required service may not match the version expected by the calling service.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Service Availability:
  
  Go to the SAP Service Registry and check if the required service "&2" is listed and activated.
  If it is not available, you may need to activate it or deploy it.
  
  
  
  Activate the Service:
  
  If the service is not activated, you can activate it