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# Activate OData services and assign a system alias

# Activate OData services and assign a system alias {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Australia
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* Updated May 12, 2026
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Activate the OData services and assign a system alias to support OAuth 2.0 authentication for integration with the Software Asset Management application.

## Before you begin

The SAP transport must be imported into the target system before performing this configuration.

SAP Role required: SAP Basis administrator

## About this task

Activate the OData services and assign the system alias to activate and configure the OData services with OAuth support.{#activate-odata-services-sap__activate-odata-services-sap-context-1}

## Procedure

1. Open transaction code /n/IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE in your SAP system.
2. Select the Find icon ![]() to search for the OData services.
3. Search for and activate each of the following services.  
   * `/NOW/ODATA_VALIDATE_REFRESH_SRV`
   * `/NOW/ODATA_PULL_DATA_SRV`
4. For each service, select the ICF Node list and activate the ICF node.  
5. If prompted to assign a package, select Local Object.  
6. For each service, select Add System AliasesNew Entries.
7. In the SAP System Alias column, enter <kbd class="ph userinput">LOCAL</kbd>.  
8. Select the Default System check box.
9. Select Save.  
   If prompted for a customizing request, select Create and enter a suitable description. Select Save again to save the entries.

## Result

The OData services are active and the LOCAL system alias is assigned as the default system for both services.

## What to do next

Create a system user for OAuth authentication. For details, see [Create a system user for OAuth authentication in SAP](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/ca4Xf~gch9CCFdhVtKKlJA "Create a dedicated system user in SAP to serve as the OAuth 2.0 client ID for the Software Asset Management integration.").

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