How To Fix /UI2/BASIS_UTIL004 - The OData service &2 in the namespace &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /UI2/BASIS_UTIL -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: The OData service &2 in the namespace &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /UI2/BASIS_UTIL004 - The OData service &2 in the namespace &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /UI2/BASIS_UTIL004 indicates that the OData service you are trying to access does not exist in the specified namespace. This can occur for various reasons, and here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Service Not Activated: The OData service may not be activated in the SAP Gateway.
  Incorrect Namespace or Service Name: The namespace or service name specified in the request may be incorrect.
  Transport Issues: The OData service may not have been transported correctly from the development environment to the production environment.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the OData service.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the SAP Gateway or the backend system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Activate the OData Service:
  
  Go to the SAP Gateway Service Builder (transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE).
  Check if the service is listed. If not, you may need to register it.
  If it is listed but not activated, select the service and activate it.
  
  
  
  Verify Namespace and Service Name:
  
  Double-check the namespace and service name in your request to ensure they are correct.
  Ensure that the service name matches exactly with what is defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the service was recently created or modified, ensure that the transport request has been released and imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the OData service. You can check this in transaction SU53 after attempting to access the service.
  
  
  
  Review System Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the SAP Gateway and ensure that it is properly set up to handle OData services.
  You can also check the logs in transaction SLG1 for any related error messages.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE: Service Maintenance for OData services.
  SLG1: Application Log for checking logs related to OData services.
  SE80: Object Navigator for checking the service definition.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on OData services and SAP Gateway configuration.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to OData services.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /UI2/BASIS_UTIL004.