/IWFND/MED205 - Service Identifier and Text are not supplied.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/MED -

• Message number: 205

• Message text: Service Identifier and Text are not supplied.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/MED205 - Service Identifier and Text are not supplied. ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/MED205 Service Identifier and Text are not supplied typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway services, particularly when there is an issue with the service metadata or when a service is being called without the necessary identifiers.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Service Identifier: The error indicates that the service identifier (service name) and its corresponding text are not provided in the request. This can happen if the service is not properly defined or if the request is malformed.
  Incorrect Configuration: The service might not be correctly configured in the SAP Gateway or the OData service might not be activated.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user might not have the necessary authorizations to access the service, leading to incomplete information being returned.
  Service Not Registered: The service might not be registered in the SAP Gateway system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Service Registration:
  
  Go to the SAP Gateway Service Builder (transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE).
  Ensure that the service is registered and activated. If it is not, you can register it by adding the service and activating it.
  
  
  
  Verify Service Identifier:
  
  Ensure that the service identifier is correctly specified in the request. This usually involves checking the URL being used to call the service.
  The service identifier should match the name of the service as defined in the SAP Gateway.
  
  
  
  Check Service Metadata:
  
  Access the service metadata by appending $metadata to the service URL (e.g., http://<host>:<port>/sap/opu/odata/sap/<service_name>/$metadata).
  Verify that the service is correctly defined and that the identifiers are present.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access the service. This can be done by reviewing the roles assigned to the user and ensuring they include access to the relevant OData services.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider using transaction /IWFND/ERROR_LOG to check for any additional error messages or logs that might provide more context on the issue.
  
  
  
  Check for Updates:
  
  Ensure that your SAP system is up to date with the latest support packages and notes, as there may be fixes for known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to the specific service or error message for any known issues or patches.
  SAP Community: The SAP Community forums can be a valuable resource for finding similar issues faced by other users and potential solutions.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for OData services and SAP Gateway for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the /IWFND/MED205 error message.