How To Fix SOAP_CFG_CC036 - Configuration refers to existing Design-Time Object

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SOAP_CFG_CC - SOAP Configuration Consistency Checks

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Configuration refers to existing Design-Time Object

What causes this issue?

Check is based on ABAP web service configurations. It checks if the
design time object referred by the configuration exists.

System Response

If the referred design-time object does not exist an inconsistency is
reported.

How to fix this error?

To fix an inconsistency the action delete is offered.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SOAP_CFG_CC036 - Configuration refers to existing Design-Time Object ?

  The SAP error message SOAP_CFG_CC036, which states "Configuration refers to existing Design-Time Object," typically occurs in the context of SAP Process Integration (PI) or SAP Process Orchestration (PO) when there is a mismatch or conflict between the configuration settings and the design-time objects in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Design-Time Object Changes: The design-time objects (like interfaces, mappings, or service interfaces) may have been modified or deleted after the configuration was created, leading to inconsistencies.
  Multiple Versions: There may be multiple versions of the same design-time object, and the configuration is pointing to an outdated or incorrect version.
  Transport Issues: If the design-time objects were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the transport might not have included all necessary objects or configurations.
  Configuration Errors: The configuration might be incorrectly set up to reference a design-time object that does not exist or is not active.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Design-Time Objects: Verify that the design-time objects referenced in the configuration exist and are active. You can do this by navigating to the relevant design-time repository in the SAP PI/PO system.
  Update Configuration: If the design-time objects have changed, update the configuration to point to the correct or new design-time objects.
  Recreate Configuration: If the configuration is corrupted or outdated, consider deleting it and recreating it from scratch, ensuring that it references the correct design-time objects.
  Transport Validation: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included and correctly imported.
  Check for Multiple Versions: If there are multiple versions of the design-time object, ensure that the configuration is pointing to the correct version.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP PI/PO you are using for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message. SAP frequently updates their knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SXMB_IFR (Integration Repository) and SXMB_MONI (Message Monitoring) for monitoring and troubleshooting.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the SOAP_CFG_CC036 error and implement a suitable solution.