How To Fix SOAP_UDS017 - Configuration with interface "&1" and operation "&2" could not be found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SOAP_UDS - Messages for user defined search

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Configuration with interface "&1" and operation "&2" could not be found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SOAP_UDS017 - Configuration with interface "&1" and operation "&2" could not be found ?

  The SAP error message SOAP_UDS017 indicates that there is a configuration issue with a specific interface and operation in the context of a SOAP web service. This error typically arises when the system cannot find the necessary configuration for the specified interface and operation in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The interface or operation specified in the error message is not configured in the SAP system. This could be due to a missing service definition or an incomplete setup.
  Incorrect Interface/Operation Name: The names provided in the error message may be incorrect or misspelled, leading to the system being unable to locate the corresponding configuration.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system (e.g., from a development to a production environment), it may not have been transported correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user or service account may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified interface or operation.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SOAMANAGER in SAP.
  Verify that the interface and operation are correctly defined in the Web Service Configuration.
  Ensure that the service is activated and that the necessary bindings are set up.
  
  
  
  Verify Names:
  
  Double-check the names of the interface and operation in the error message. Ensure that they match exactly with what is configured in the system.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user or service account has the necessary authorizations to access the web service. You may need to check roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Recreate Configuration:
  
  If the configuration is missing or corrupted, you may need to recreate the web service configuration from scratch.
  
  
  
  Check for Notes:
  
  Look for any SAP Notes related to the specific error message or the web service you are working with. There may be known issues or patches available.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SOAMANAGER: Web Service Management
  SE80: Object Navigator (to check for service definitions)
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (to check authorizations)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on configuring web services and troubleshooting SOAP-related issues.
  
  
  SAP Community: You can also search for similar issues in the SAP Community forums, where other users may have encountered and resolved the same error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the SOAP_UDS017 error in your SAP system.