How To Fix CRM_WSC804 - Proxy for port type &1 already exists; no new proxy created

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 804

• Message text: Proxy for port type &1 already exists; no new proxy created

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_WSC804 - Proxy for port type &1 already exists; no new proxy created ?

  The SAP error message CRM_WSC804 indicates that a proxy for a specific port type already exists in the system, and as a result, a new proxy cannot be created. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP CRM (Customer Relationship Management) when working with web services and proxies.
  Cause:
  
  Existing Proxy: The primary cause of this error is that a proxy object for the specified port type has already been created in the SAP system. Each port type can only have one proxy object associated with it.
  Duplicate Creation Attempt: The error may occur when there is an attempt to regenerate or create a proxy for a service that has already been defined.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the web service or the service definition that lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Proxies: 
  
  Use transaction SPROXY to check if the proxy for the specified port type already exists. If it does, you may not need to create a new one.
  If you need to modify the existing proxy, you can do so instead of creating a new one.
  
  
  
  Delete Existing Proxy: 
  
  If you determine that the existing proxy is not needed or is incorrect, you can delete it. This can be done in transaction SPROXY by selecting the proxy and choosing the delete option.
  After deletion, you can attempt to create the proxy again.
  
  
  
  Regenerate Proxy: 
  
  If the proxy is outdated or needs to be refreshed, you can regenerate it. This can be done by selecting the existing proxy and using the regenerate option.
  
  
  
  Check Service Definition: 
  
  Ensure that the service definition in the Enterprise Services Repository (ESR) is correct and that there are no inconsistencies that could lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP CRM you are using for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPROXY: Used to manage and create proxies.
  SOAMANAGER: Used for web service configuration and management.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Web Service Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the web service configuration in SAP, including how to manage service definitions and proxies.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CRM_WSC804 error and successfully manage your web service proxies in SAP CRM.