How To Fix SPRX078 - WSDL error: &1 (&2) defined more than once

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SPRX - Proxy Generation

• Message number: 078

• Message text: WSDL error: &1 (&2) defined more than once

What causes this issue?

The object "<zh>&V1&</>" from the namespace "<zh>&V2&</>" was defined
more than once in the WSDL document.
This is not supported by ABAP proxy generation.

System Response

Proxy generation is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Do not use multiple objects with the same name.

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 SPRX078 - WSDL error: &1 (&2) defined more than once ?

  The SAP error message SPRX078 indicates that there is a problem with the Web Service Definition Language (WSDL) file, specifically that an element or type is defined more than once. This can occur in various scenarios when working with SAP web services, particularly when generating or consuming WSDL files.
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Definitions: The most common cause of this error is that the WSDL file contains duplicate definitions for elements or types. This can happen if:
  
  The same service or operation is defined multiple times in the WSDL.
  There are multiple imports of the same WSDL or schema files that define the same elements.
  
  
  
  Namespace Issues: If the same element is defined in different namespaces but is not properly qualified, it can lead to conflicts.
  
  
  Changes in Service Definitions: If there have been recent changes to the service definitions or if the service was modified without properly updating the WSDL, it can lead to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check WSDL for Duplicates: Open the WSDL file and look for duplicate definitions of elements or types. Ensure that each element or type is defined only once.
  
  
  Review Imports: If your WSDL imports other WSDLs or schema files, check those files for duplicate definitions as well. Ensure that you are not importing the same file multiple times.
  
  
  Namespace Management: Ensure that all elements are properly namespaced. If you have elements with the same name in different namespaces, make sure they are correctly qualified.
  
  
  Regenerate WSDL: If you are using a tool to generate the WSDL, try regenerating it after making sure that the service definitions are correct and do not contain duplicates.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or community forums for any specific guidelines related to the version of SAP you are using, as there may be known issues or patches available.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, test the web service again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to the specific version of SAP you are using. SAP Notes often provide fixes or workarounds for common issues.
  Web Service Configuration: Review the configuration of the web service in SAP to ensure that it is set up correctly.
  WSDL Validation Tools: Use WSDL validation tools to check for errors in the WSDL file. These tools can help identify issues that may not be immediately obvious.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the SPRX078 error in your SAP environment.