How To Fix SPRX180 - Proxy object &1 &2 is used by another proxy object.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SPRX - Proxy Generation

• Message number: 180

• Message text: Proxy object &1 &2 is used by another proxy object.

What causes this issue?

Proxy &V1& &V2& is used already by another proxy and can not renamed or
deleted.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

To get a list of all usages of this object, goto the proxy editor
<DS:TRAN.SPROXY>SPROXY</> or <DS:TRAN.SE80>SE80</>
Edit Object/Enterprise Service and display above mentioned proxy.
On the properties tab doubleclick on the "whereused" icon next to the
ABAP name of the proxy.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SPRX180 - Proxy object &1 &2 is used by another proxy object. ?

  The SAP error message SPRX180 indicates that a proxy object (such as a web service proxy) is being used by another proxy object, which is causing a conflict. This typically occurs in scenarios where you are trying to delete or modify a proxy object that is still being referenced by another proxy.
  Cause:
  
  Dependency: The proxy object you are trying to modify or delete is still in use by another proxy object. This can happen if the proxy is part of a service interface that is being utilized by other components.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings or dependencies that have not been properly updated or removed.
  Development Environment: In a development environment, multiple developers might be working on related proxy objects, leading to conflicts.
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify Dependencies: Use transaction codes like SPROXY or SOAMANAGER to check which proxy objects are dependent on the one you are trying to modify or delete. This will help you understand the relationships between the objects.
  Remove References: If you find that the proxy object is being referenced by another object, you will need to remove those references before you can proceed with your changes.
  Check for Active Services: Ensure that there are no active services or instances that are currently using the proxy object. If there are, you may need to stop or deactivate them.
  Transport Requests: If the proxy objects are part of a transport request, ensure that the transport is released and that there are no pending changes that could be causing the conflict.
  Rebuild or Regenerate: In some cases, it may be necessary to regenerate the proxy objects to ensure that all dependencies are correctly updated.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SPROXY (for managing proxy objects) and SOAMANAGER (for managing web services).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on proxy objects and their management.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message SPRX180.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SPRX180 error and manage your proxy objects effectively.