How To Fix SOAP_CFG_CC002 - Configuration &1 refers to missing or inactive Service Definition &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SOAP_CFG_CC - SOAP Configuration Consistency Checks

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Configuration &1 refers to missing or inactive Service Definition &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SOAP_CFG_CC002 - Configuration &1 refers to missing or inactive Service Definition &2 ?

  The SAP error message SOAP_CFG_CC002 indicates that there is a configuration issue related to a missing or inactive Service Definition in the context of SOAP web services. This error typically arises when the system is trying to access a service that has not been properly defined or activated in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Service Definition: The service definition that is referenced in the configuration does not exist in the system.
  Inactive Service Definition: The service definition exists but is not activated. This can happen if the service was created but not yet published or activated.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration might be pointing to the wrong service definition or there may be a typo in the service name.
  Transport Issues: If the service definition was transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Service Definitions:
  
  Go to the transaction code SOAMANAGER in SAP.
  Navigate to the "Service Administration" section and check if the service definition referenced in the error message exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Activate Service Definition:
  
  If the service definition exists but is inactive, you can activate it in the same SOAMANAGER transaction.
  Look for the option to activate or publish the service.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings that reference the service definition. Ensure that the name and parameters are correct.
  If necessary, update the configuration to point to the correct service definition.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the service definition was transported, ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  You may need to re-import the transport or manually create the service definition in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific service you are trying to configure. There may be additional steps or prerequisites that need to be fulfilled.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SOAMANAGER: For managing web service configurations.
  SICF: For managing Internet Communication Framework (ICF) services.
  SE80: For accessing the Object Navigator, where you can check for service definitions.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Logs and Traces: If the issue persists, consider checking the application logs (transaction SLG1) or enabling traces to gather more information about the error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SOAP_CFG_CC002 error and ensure that your service definitions are correctly configured and active.