/IWFND/MED188 - Version '&2' of Service '&1' does not exist

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/MED -

• Message number: 188

• Message text: Version '&2' of Service '&1' does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/MED188 - Version '&2' of Service '&1' does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/MED188 Version '&2' of Service '&1' does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway services, particularly when trying to access an OData service that is not available in the specified version. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  
  Service Versioning: The error indicates that the specific version of the OData service you are trying to access does not exist. This could happen if:
  
  The service has not been activated for the requested version.
  The version number is incorrect or mistyped in the request.
  The service has been deleted or is not properly configured.
  
  
  
  Service Activation: The OData service may not be activated in the SAP Gateway system for the specified version.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing access to the service.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Service Activation:
  
  Go to the SAP Gateway Service Builder (transaction code SEGW).
  Check if the service is activated for the required version. You can do this by navigating to the service and checking the versions available.
  
  
  
  Activate the Service:
  
  If the service is not activated, you can activate it by selecting the service and using the "Activate" option.
  Ensure that the correct version is activated.
  
  
  
  Verify Version in Request:
  
  Double-check the version number in your request URL. Ensure that it matches the versions available in the service.
  
  
  
  Check Service Registration:
  
  Use transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE to check if the service is registered and active in the system.
  If it is not listed, you may need to register it.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the service. Check the roles and authorizations assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the service was recently transported from another system, ensure that all necessary objects and configurations were transported correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SEGW: Service Builder for OData services.
  /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE: Maintenance of OData services.
  SICF: Check the ICF services to ensure that the OData service is active.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for OData services and SAP Gateway for more detailed information on service management and troubleshooting.
  
  
  Logs and Traces: If the issue persists, consider checking the application logs (transaction SLG1) or enabling traces for the OData service to gather more information about the error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /IWFND/MED188.