How To Fix SOAP_CFG_CC056 - Service Group refers to existing Logical Ports only

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SOAP_CFG_CC - SOAP Configuration Consistency Checks

• Message number: 056

• Message text: Service Group refers to existing Logical Ports only

What causes this issue?

Check is based on ABAP web service configurations for service groups.
It checks if all logical ports referred by the configuration exist.

System Response

Logical ports which do not exist are reported.

How to fix this error?

Fix the inconsistency in TA SOAMANAGER.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SOAP_CFG_CC056 - Service Group refers to existing Logical Ports only ?

  The SAP error message SOAP_CFG_CC056 indicates that a service group is referring to existing logical ports only. This typically occurs in the context of configuring web services in SAP, particularly when using the SAP NetWeaver Application Server.
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to create or modify a service group in the SAP system, but the service group is already linked to logical ports that are already defined. This can happen if:
  
  You are trying to create a new service group with the same name as an existing one.
  The logical ports associated with the service group are not properly configured or are in a state that does not allow modification.
  There is a mismatch in the configuration settings or parameters.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SOAP_CFG_CC056 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Service Groups:
  
  Go to transaction SOAMANAGER in your SAP system.
  Navigate to the "Service Groups" section and check if the service group you are trying to create already exists.
  
  
  
  Review Logical Ports:
  
  In the same SOAMANAGER transaction, check the logical ports associated with the service group.
  Ensure that the logical ports are correctly configured and active.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Existing Service Group:
  
  If the service group already exists and you need to modify it, you can do so by selecting the existing service group and making the necessary changes.
  If you need to create a new service group, consider deleting the existing one if it is no longer needed (ensure that this does not affect other configurations).
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no dependencies or references to the existing logical ports that might prevent you from modifying or deleting them.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on configuring service groups and logical ports.
  
  
  
  System Restart:
  
  In some cases, a system restart or refreshing the configuration might help resolve transient issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SOAMANAGER: This is the transaction code used for managing web service configurations in SAP.
  Logical Ports: These are configurations that define how the SAP system communicates with external web services.
  Service Groups: These are collections of service definitions that can be managed together in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SOAP_CFG_CC056 error and successfully configure your service groups and logical ports in SAP.