How To Fix SMT_WEB_DYNPRO096 - Please specify Proxy Operation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMT_WEB_DYNPRO - Web dynpro messages

• Message number: 096

• Message text: Please specify Proxy Operation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMT_WEB_DYNPRO096 - Please specify Proxy Operation ?

  The SAP error message SMT_WEB_DYNPRO096 with the description "Please specify Proxy Operation" typically occurs in the context of SAP Web Dynpro applications, particularly when there is an issue with the configuration of the proxy operation in the application.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Proxy Operation: The error usually indicates that the Web Dynpro application is trying to call a proxy operation that has not been defined or is not correctly configured in the backend system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the Web Dynpro component or the associated model that prevents the application from identifying the correct proxy operation.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified proxy operation.
  Network Issues: If the application is trying to connect to an external service and there are network issues, it may not be able to retrieve the required proxy operation.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Proxy Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction SOAMANAGER in the SAP system.
  Verify that the proxy service is correctly defined and that the operation you are trying to call is available.
  Ensure that the service endpoint is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Web Dynpro Component:
  
  Open the Web Dynpro component in the SAP Web Dynpro Workbench (transaction SE80).
  Check the data model and ensure that the proxy operation is correctly referenced in the component.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the proxy operation. You can check this in transaction SU53 after the error occurs to see if there are any authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Network Connectivity:
  
  If the proxy operation involves external services, check the network connectivity to ensure that the SAP system can reach the external service.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the Web Dynpro application to trace where the error occurs and gather more information about the missing proxy operation.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or notes related to the specific Web Dynpro application you are working with, as there may be specific instructions or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Web Dynpro Documentation: Familiarize yourself with the Web Dynpro programming model and proxy service configuration to better understand how to troubleshoot these types of errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.