How To Fix /UI2/IMPL_LAUNCHPAD001 - Could not retrieve URL for service (entity icon)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /UI2/IMPL_LAUNCHPAD -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Could not retrieve URL for service (entity icon)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /UI2/IMPL_LAUNCHPAD001 - Could not retrieve URL for service (entity icon) ?

  The SAP error message /UI2/IMPL_LAUNCHPAD001 Could not retrieve URL for service (entity icon) typically occurs in the SAP Fiori Launchpad when there is an issue with retrieving the URL for a specific service or entity icon. This can happen due to various reasons, including configuration issues, missing services, or authorization problems.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Service Configuration: The OData service that the Fiori app is trying to access may not be properly configured or activated in the SAP Gateway.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the service or the associated entity.
  Service Not Registered: The OData service might not be registered in the SAP Gateway or might not be available in the system.
  Network Issues: There could be network-related issues preventing the retrieval of the service URL.
  Incorrect Launchpad Configuration: The Fiori Launchpad configuration might be incorrect, leading to issues in resolving the service URL.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Service Activation:
  
  Go to the SAP Gateway (transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE) and ensure that the relevant OData service is activated.
  If the service is not listed, you may need to register it.
  
  
  
  Verify Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles and authorizations to access the service. Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure they include access to the relevant OData service.
  
  
  
  Check Service Registration:
  
  Ensure that the OData service is properly registered in the system. You can do this by checking the service catalog in the SAP Gateway.
  
  
  
  Review Launchpad Configuration:
  
  Check the Fiori Launchpad configuration (transaction code /UI2/FLP) to ensure that the tiles and target mappings are correctly set up.
  Verify that the target mapping for the tile is pointing to the correct OData service.
  
  
  
  Check Network Connectivity:
  
  Ensure that there are no network issues preventing access to the service. You can test the service URL directly in a browser or using tools like Postman.
  
  
  
  Check Logs for More Details:
  
  Use transaction code SLG1 to check the application logs for more detailed error messages that might provide additional context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues related to this error message.
  Fiori Launchpad Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for Fiori Launchpad and OData services for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting on SAP Community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message /UI2/IMPL_LAUNCHPAD001.