Activate OData services and assign a system alias

  • Release version: Australia
  • 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.

    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.
      Activate and maintain services page on SAP portal
    5. If prompted to assign a package, select Local Object.
      Package selection for OData services
    6. For each service, select Add System Aliases > New Entries.
    7. In the SAP System Alias column, enter LOCAL.
      Add System Alias option for OData services
    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.

      Prompt for customizing request

      Create request page with the highlighted save option

    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.