How To Fix CRM_WSC103 - Select an existing Web service proxy or create a new one

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_WSC - WSC: Message Class for web Service Consumption Tool

• Message number: 103

• Message text: Select an existing Web service proxy or create a new one

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_WSC103 - Select an existing Web service proxy or create a new one ?

  The SAP error message CRM_WSC103 indicates that the system is unable to find a suitable Web Service Proxy for the operation you are trying to perform. This typically occurs in the context of SAP CRM (Customer Relationship Management) when working with web services.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Web Service Proxy: The specified web service proxy does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The web service proxy may not be correctly configured or activated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the web service proxy.
  Incorrect Service URL: The URL or endpoint for the web service may be incorrect or not reachable.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Proxies:
  
  Go to transaction SOAMANAGER in SAP.
  Navigate to the "Web Service Configuration" section and check if the required web service proxy exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create a new one.
  
  
  
  Create a New Web Service Proxy:
  
  In SOAMANAGER, you can create a new web service proxy by following the steps:
  
  Click on "Web Service Configuration".
  Select "Create" and fill in the necessary details for the new proxy.
  Ensure that you configure the service correctly, including the endpoint and binding.
  
  
  
  
  
  Activate the Proxy:
  
  If the proxy exists but is not activated, you can activate it in the same SOAMANAGER interface.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the web service proxy. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Verify Service URL:
  
  Double-check the service URL you are using to ensure it is correct and reachable. You can test the URL in a web browser or use tools like Postman to verify connectivity.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific web service you are trying to use for any additional configuration steps or requirements.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SOAMANAGER: For managing web service configurations.
  PFCG: For managing roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues or provide updates related to web service proxies.
  
  
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community or other forums for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CRM_WSC103 error and successfully work with the web service proxy in your SAP CRM environment.