/IWBEP/SBOD441 - Service Reference Internal Name '&1' is not unique

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/SBOD -

• Message number: 441

• Message text: Service Reference Internal Name '&1' is not unique

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWBEP/SBOD441 - Service Reference Internal Name '&1' is not unique ?

  The SAP error message /IWBEP/SBOD441 Service Reference Internal Name '&1' is not unique typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway and OData services. This error indicates that there are multiple service references with the same internal name, which is not allowed as it creates ambiguity in service identification.
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Service References: The most common cause of this error is that there are multiple service references defined in the SAP Gateway with the same internal name. This can happen if:
  
  The same service was created multiple times.
  There was an error during the service registration process that led to duplicate entries.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues: If you are transporting OData services between systems, it is possible that the transport included duplicate service definitions.
  
  
  Development Errors: During development, if multiple developers are working on the same service and do not coordinate properly, they might inadvertently create duplicate service references.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check for Duplicates:
  
  Go to the SAP Gateway Service Builder (transaction code SEGW).
  Check the list of service references and look for duplicates with the same internal name.
  
  
  
  Delete or Rename Duplicates:
  
  If you find duplicate service references, you can either delete the unnecessary ones or rename them to ensure uniqueness.
  Make sure to check the dependencies and usage of the services before deleting.
  
  
  
  Re-register the Service:
  
  After resolving duplicates, you may need to re-register the service using transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE.
  Ensure that the service is properly activated and that there are no remaining duplicates.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the issue arose due to transport, ensure that the transport requests do not contain duplicate service definitions.
  Review the transport logs and make necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Check Naming Conventions:
  
  Implement a naming convention for service references to avoid future duplicates. This can help in maintaining uniqueness across different development environments.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SEGW: Service Builder for OData services.
  /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE: Maintenance of OData services.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation on OData services and SAP Gateway for best practices in service creation and management.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your OData services are correctly configured without duplicates.