How To Fix SMOIWS005 - WS connection '&' not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMOIWS -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: WS connection '&' not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMOIWS005 - WS connection '&' not found ?

  The SAP error message SMOIWS005 indicates that a Web Service (WS) connection specified in your configuration is not found. This error typically arises when the system is unable to locate the specified Web Service connection, which can be due to various reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The Web Service connection name may be misspelled or incorrectly configured in the SAP system.
  Missing Connection: The specified Web Service connection has not been created or is not active in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the Web Service connection.
  Transport Issues: If the connection was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly set up in the target system.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues preventing access to the Web Service.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SOAMANAGER in SAP.
  Navigate to the "Web Service Configuration" section and verify that the connection name is correctly configured.
  Ensure that the service endpoint is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Create or Activate Connection:
  
  If the connection does not exist, create a new Web Service connection in SOAMANAGER.
  If it exists but is inactive, activate it.
  
  
  
  Verify Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the Web Service. Check roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the connection was transported, ensure that all necessary objects and configurations were included in the transport request.
  Check if any post-transport activities are required.
  
  
  
  Network Troubleshooting:
  
  Verify network connectivity to the Web Service endpoint.
  Check firewall settings or proxy configurations that might be blocking access.
  
  
  
  Check Logs:
  
  Review the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SOAMANAGER: This is the transaction used for managing Web Services in SAP. It allows you to configure, test, and monitor Web Service connections.
  Web Service Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for specific details on configuring Web Services and troubleshooting common issues.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the SMOIWS005 error message.