How To Fix SOAP_UDS022 - Configuration with interface "&1" and operation "&2" exists already

SOAP_UDS022 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SOAP_UDS - Messages for user defined search

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Configuration with interface "&1" and operation "&2" exists already

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SOAP_UDS022 - Configuration with interface "&1" and operation "&2" exists already ?

  The SAP error message SOAP_UDS022 indicates that there is a configuration conflict in the SAP system regarding a web service interface and operation. Specifically, it means that there is already an existing configuration for the specified interface (&1) and operation (&2). This error typically arises when you attempt to create or register a new web service configuration that duplicates an existing one.
  Cause
  The primary cause of this error is an attempt to create a web service configuration that already exists in the system. This can happen due to:
  
  Duplicate entries in the configuration settings.
  An attempt to re-register a web service that has already been registered.
  A misconfiguration in the service definition or operation name.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the SOAP_UDS022 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Configurations:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction code in SAP (e.g., SOAMANAGER).
  Navigate to the "Web Service Configuration" section.
  Search for the interface and operation specified in the error message to confirm that