How To Fix SPRX156 - Referred proxy object &1 &2 not found (Referring object &3 &4)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SPRX - Proxy Generation

• Message number: 156

• Message text: Referred proxy object &1 &2 not found (Referring object &3 &4)

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

What causes this issue?

The type of the referenced object was probably changed in the Enterprise
Services Repository (from simpleType to complexType or the other way
round).

System Response

How to fix this error?

Regenerate all proxies that reference the changed object.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SPRX156 - Referred proxy object &1 &2 not found (Referring object &3 &4) ?

  The SAP error message SPRX156 indicates that a referred proxy object cannot be found. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Enterprise Services or when working with proxy objects in the SAP system. The error message provides specific identifiers for the missing proxy object and the referring object, which can help in diagnosing the issue.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Proxy Object: The proxy object that is being referred to does not exist in the system. This could be due to it not being generated, deleted, or not activated.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the system where the referring object is pointing to an incorrect or outdated proxy.
  Transport Issues: If the proxy was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or completely.
  Namespace Issues: The proxy might be in a different namespace than expected, leading to the system not being able to find it.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Proxy Generation: Ensure that the proxy object has been generated correctly. You can regenerate the proxy using transaction SPROXY or SOAMANAGER.
  Verify Existence: Use transaction SPROXY to check if the proxy object exists. If it does not, you may need to create or regenerate it.
  Check Activation: Make sure that the proxy object is activated. Sometimes, even if the proxy exists, it may not be activated.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the referring object to ensure it is pointing to the correct proxy.
  Transport Check: If the proxy was transported, verify that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  Namespace Verification: Ensure that the namespaces are correctly set up and that the referring object is looking for the proxy in the right namespace.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPROXY: To manage and view proxy objects.
  SOAMANAGER: For service management and configuration.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on proxy objects and their management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or development team for further investigation.