How To Fix W5080 - Service & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W5 - Messages for MM-WEB Applications and BAPIs

• Message number: 080

• Message text: Service & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W5080 - Service & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message W5080: Service & does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway or RFC (Remote Function Call) communications. Here's a detailed explanation of the cause, solution, and related information:
  
  Cause
  
  The error message W5080 Service & does not exist indicates that the SAP system is trying to access or call a service (usually an RFC service or a gateway service) that is not registered or does not exist on the target system.
  This often happens when:
  
  The service name specified in the connection parameters is incorrect or misspelled.
  The service has not been started or registered on the target SAP system.
  The gateway on the target system is not running or is not configured properly.
  There is a mismatch between the service name expected by the client and the service name available on the server.
  
  
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check the Service Name:
  
  Verify the service name used in the RFC destination or connection parameters.
  Ensure that the service name is correct and matches the service registered on the target system.
  
  
  
  Check Gateway Status:
  
  On the target system, check if the SAP Gateway is running.
  Use transaction SMGW to check the gateway status.
  If the gateway is not running, start it using the appropriate OS commands or SAP tools.
  
  
  
  Check Registered Services:
  
  In transaction SMGW, go to Goto ? Registered Services.
  Verify if the required service is listed.
  If the service is missing, it means it has not been registered or started.
  
  
  
  Register the Service:
  
  If the service is missing, you may need to register it manually.
  This can be done by restarting the relevant SAP instance or by starting the service explicitly.
  For example, for RFC services, ensure that the RFC server program is running and registered.
  
  
  
  Check Network and Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the network connection between the client and server is working.
  Check the RFC destination configuration in transaction SM59.
  Make sure the target host, system number, and service name are correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Restart SAP Instances or Gateway:
  
  Sometimes, restarting the SAP instance or the gateway process can resolve registration issues.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction SMGW: Gateway Monitor, used to check gateway status and registered services.
  Transaction SM59: RFC Destinations, used to configure and test RFC connections.
  Gateway Service: A service that listens for incoming RFC calls; it must be running and registered.
  RFC Server Program: A program that registers services with the gateway to handle incoming RFC calls.
  OS Commands: On Unix/Linux, the gateway is usually started with gwrd process; on Windows, it runs as a service.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  W5080 Service & does not exist
  
  
  Cause
  Service name not found or not registered on the target SAP Gateway
  
  
  Solution
  Verify service name, check gateway status (SMGW), register/start service, check RFC dest.
  
  
  Tools
  SMGW (Gateway Monitor), SM59 (RFC Destinations)
  
  
  Additional
  Restart SAP instance or gateway if needed
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact context (e.g., during which operation or transaction this error occurs), I can help with more specific troubleshooting steps.