/IWFND/CM_V4_COS116 - Specify a service identifier

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_V4_COS -

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Specify a service identifier

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/CM_V4_COS116 - Specify a service identifier ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_V4_COS116 Specify a service identifier typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway services, particularly when working with OData services. This error indicates that a service identifier (service name) is required but has not been provided in the request.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Service Identifier: The most common cause of this error is that the request to the OData service does not include a service identifier. This could happen if the URL is incorrectly formed or if the service is not properly registered.
  Incorrect URL: The URL used to access the OData service might be missing the service name or might be incorrectly formatted.
  Service Not Activated: The OData service might not be activated in the SAP Gateway system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Request URL: Ensure that the request URL includes the correct service identifier. The URL should typically look like this:
  /sap/opu/odata/sap/<SERVICE_NAME>/
  Replace <SERVICE_NAME> with the actual name of the OData service you are trying to access.
  
  
  Activate the OData Service:
  
  Go to the SAP Gateway Service Builder (transaction code SEGW).
  Check if the service is activated. If not, activate it.
  You can also check the service registration in the SAP Gateway using transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE.
  
  
  
  Check Service Registration:
  
  Use transaction /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE to ensure that the service is registered and active.
  If the service is not listed, you may need to register it.
  
  
  
  Review Service Implementation: If you are developing the service, ensure that the service implementation is complete and that the service identifier is correctly defined in the service metadata.
  
  
  Check Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the OData service.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SEGW: Service Builder for OData services.
  /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE: Maintenance of OData services.
  /IWFND/GW_CLIENT: Gateway Client for testing OData services.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for OData services and SAP Gateway for more detailed information on service creation, activation, and troubleshooting.
  
  
  Logs and Traces: If the issue persists, check the SAP Gateway logs and traces for more detailed error messages that can provide additional context.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the /IWFND/CM_V4_COS116 Specify a service identifier error.