How To Fix CFD_REPOSITORY_HNDLR042 - SOAP namespace of operation &1 in interface &2 is not consistent.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CFD_REPOSITORY_HNDLR - Custom Fields: Repository Handler

• Message number: 042

• Message text: SOAP namespace of operation &1 in interface &2 is not consistent.

What causes this issue?

SOAP namespace in business context &V3& of operation &V1& in interface
&V2& with message direction &V4& is not consistently maintained. Due to
technical reasons the operation &V1& shares their data type with an
already enabled operation. Therefore, both operations have to use the
same namespace.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Change the external namespace of the related SOAP operation first.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CFD_REPOSITORY_HNDLR042 - SOAP namespace of operation &1 in interface &2 is not consistent. ?

  The SAP error message CFD_REPOSITORY_HNDLR042 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the SOAP namespace of an operation in a specific interface. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Process Integration (PI) or SAP Process Orchestration (PO) when dealing with web services and their configurations.
  Cause:
  
  Namespace Mismatch: The SOAP namespace defined in the WSDL (Web Services Description Language) file does not match the expected namespace in the SAP system for the specified operation and interface.
  Configuration Errors: There may be misconfigurations in the service interface or the service definition in the SAP system.
  Changes in WSDL: If the WSDL has been modified (e.g., updated or redeployed) without corresponding updates in the SAP system, this can lead to inconsistencies.
  Versioning Issues: Different versions of the service might be deployed, leading to discrepancies in the expected namespaces.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check WSDL: Verify the WSDL file for the operation and ensure that the SOAP namespace is correctly defined. Compare it with the expected namespace in the SAP system.
  Update Service Interface: If there have been changes to the WSDL, update the service interface in SAP to reflect these changes. This may involve re-importing the WSDL or adjusting the interface settings.
  Consistency Check: Use transaction codes like SOAMANAGER to check the configuration of the web service and ensure that all settings are consistent.
  Re-deploy the Service: If necessary, re-deploy the service or regenerate the proxy objects to ensure that the latest definitions are in use.
  Check for Multiple Versions: Ensure that there are no conflicting versions of the service interface that could be causing the inconsistency.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SOAMANAGER for managing web services, SPRO for configuration settings, and SE80 for development objects.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on web services and SOAP interfaces for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights and shared experiences from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistency causing the CFD_REPOSITORY_HNDLR042 error in your SAP environment.