How To Fix URL_GEN_MSGS004 - Service file name for service &1 (type &2, system &3) not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: URL_GEN_MSGS - Messages for URL Generation

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Service file name for service &1 (type &2, system &3) not maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message URL_GEN_MSGS004 - Service file name for service &1 (type &2, system &3) not maintained ?

  The SAP error message URL_GEN_MSGS004 indicates that there is an issue with the service file name for a specific service in the system. This error typically arises when the service configuration is incomplete or incorrect, particularly in the context of SAP Gateway or OData services.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  The service file name for the specified service is not maintained in the system.
  The service type or system information is not correctly configured.
  There may be a missing or incorrect entry in the service registry or service definition.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Service Registration:
  
  Go to the SAP Gateway Service Builder (transaction code SEGW) and check if the service is properly registered.
  Ensure that the service is activated and that the service definition is complete.
  
  
  
  Maintain Service File Name:
  
  If the service file name is missing, you need to maintain it. This can typically be done in the service configuration settings.
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area (e.g., transaction IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE) and check the service details. Ensure that the service file name is correctly specified.
  
  
  
  Check System Configuration:
  
  Verify that the system type and other related configurations are correctly set up. This includes checking the backend system settings and ensuring that the service is pointing to the correct system.
  
  
  
  Re-activate the Service:
  
  Sometimes, simply re-activating the service can resolve the issue. You can do this in the Service Maintenance transaction (IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE).
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the service was recently transported from another system, ensure that all necessary objects and configurations were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SEGW: Service Builder for OData services.
  IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE: Service Maintenance for managing OData services.
  SLG1: Application log for troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for OData services and SAP Gateway for detailed guidance on service configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific error message or service you are working with.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the URL_GEN_MSGS004 error message in SAP.