How To Fix MSG_CL_ER236 - Lookup of Consumer Proxy failed for guid &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MSG_CL_ER - Message Class for Enterprise Registry

• Message number: 236

• Message text: Lookup of Consumer Proxy failed for guid &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MSG_CL_ER236 - Lookup of Consumer Proxy failed for guid &1 ?

  The SAP error message "MSG_CL_ER236 Lookup of Consumer Proxy failed for guid &1" typically indicates that there is an issue with the Consumer Proxy in the SAP system. This error can occur in various scenarios, particularly when dealing with SAP Process Integration (PI) or SAP Process Orchestration (PO) environments.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The Consumer Proxy might not be properly configured in the SAP system. This could be due to missing entries in the Service Registry or incorrect settings in the Integration Directory.
  
  
  GUID Not Found: The GUID (Globally Unique Identifier) referenced in the error message may not exist in the system. This could happen if the proxy was deleted or if there was a mismatch in the GUID being referenced.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the Consumer Proxy was recently transported from one system to another, there may be issues with the transport itself, leading to missing or incomplete configurations.
  
  
  Network Issues: There could be network-related issues preventing the system from accessing the required services or proxies.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user or service account may not have the necessary authorizations to access the Consumer Proxy.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Verify the configuration of the Consumer Proxy in the Integration Directory. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly defined.
  
  
  Validate GUID: Check if the GUID mentioned in the error message exists in the system. You can do this by looking it up in the relevant transaction (e.g., SOAMANAGER for web services).
  
  
  Recreate Proxy: If the Consumer Proxy is missing or corrupted, consider recreating it. This may involve regenerating the proxy from the service definition.
  
  
  Transport Verification: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs and ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  
  
  Network Check: Ensure that there are no network issues preventing access to the required services. This may involve checking firewall settings or network configurations.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user or service account has the necessary authorizations to access the Consumer Proxy.
  
  
  System Logs: Check the system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SOAMANAGER: For managing web services and proxies.
  SPRO: For configuration settings related to PI/PO.
  SLG1: For viewing application logs.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring Consumer Proxies and troubleshooting related issues.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or PI/PO team for further assistance.