/IWFND/CM_V4_COS119 - Service identifier '&1' is invalid

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_V4_COS -

• Message number: 119

• Message text: Service identifier '&1' is invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/CM_V4_COS119 - Service identifier '&1' is invalid ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_V4_COS119 Service identifier '&1' is invalid typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway and OData services. This error indicates that the service identifier provided is not recognized or is invalid. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Service Identifier: The service identifier (the name of the OData service) may be misspelled or does not exist in the system.
  Service Not Registered: The OData service may not be registered in the SAP Gateway system.
  Service Activation Issues: The service might not be activated or might have been deactivated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the service.
  System Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP Gateway or the backend system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Service Identifier:
  
  Verify that the service identifier is correct. Ensure there are no typos or incorrect characters.
  Check the service name in the SAP Gateway Service Builder (transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE).
  
  
  
  Register the Service:
  
  If the service is not registered, you can register it using the transaction /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE.
  Click on "Add Service" and enter the relevant details to register the service.
  
  
  
  Activate the Service:
  
  If the service is registered but not activated, activate it in the same transaction (/IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE).
  Ensure that the service is in an active state.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the OData service.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure they include access to the relevant service.
  
  
  
  Check System Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the SAP Gateway is properly configured and connected to the backend system.
  Check for any transport issues or inconsistencies in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the SAP Gateway logs for more detailed error messages. You can use transaction /IWFND/ERROR_LOG to view error logs related to OData services.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE: To manage OData services.
  /IWFND/ERROR_LOG: To view error logs related to OData services.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance related to this error.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for OData services and SAP Gateway for more detailed information on service management and troubleshooting.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the appropriate solution.