How To Fix SPRX308 - There is the 'auto-generated' WS definition &1 &2 for deleted &3 &4.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SPRX - Proxy Generation

• Message number: 308

• Message text: There is the 'auto-generated' WS definition &1 &2 for deleted &3 &4.

What causes this issue?

The transport request contains the deletion of Service Provider '&V3&
&V4&', but the corresponding auto-generated Web Service definition '&V1&
&V2&' is not deleted and still in the system.

System Response

Release of transport request is not possible.

How to fix this error?

Delete the corresponding auto-generated Web Service definition '&V1&
&V2&' by using the transaction SE84(Repository Information System):
there, select "Service Definitions" under "Enterprise Services". Put in
the Web Service Definition Name and click 'Execute'. The Service
Definition entry should be displayed. Right-Click on the name and select
the Context Menu Entry 'DELETE' or position the cursor on the Service
Definition Name and select 'DELETE' from the Service Definition Menu.

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SPRX308 - There is the 'auto-generated' WS definition &1 &2 for deleted &3 &4. ?

  The SAP error message SPRX308 indicates that there is an issue related to a web service (WS) definition that has been auto-generated but is associated with a deleted object. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Process Integration (PI) or SAP Process Orchestration (PO) when dealing with web services and their definitions.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when the system attempts to access or utilize a web service definition that has been marked as deleted. This can happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The web service definition was manually deleted by a user.
  The underlying object (like a service interface or operation mapping) that the web service relies on has been deleted.
  There may be inconsistencies in the metadata or configuration of the web service.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SPRX308 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Web Service Definition:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (like SOAMANAGER) to check the status of the web service definition.
  Verify if the web service is indeed marked as deleted.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Web Service Definition:
  
  If the web service definition is deleted, you may need to recreate it. This can be done by regenerating the web service from the original service interface or operation mapping.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that all dependent objects (like service interfaces, operation mappings, etc.) are intact and not deleted. If any dependencies are missing, restore or recreate them.
  
  
  
  Clear Cache:
  
  Sometimes, clearing the cache can help resolve inconsistencies. You can do this in the SOAMANAGER or by using transaction codes like SICF or SGEN.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that all related objects were transported correctly and that there are no missing components.
  
  
  
  Consult Logs:
  
  Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that might provide additional context on what is causing the issue.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Look for relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SOAMANAGER (for web service management), SLG1 (for application logs).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on web services and PI/PO for best practices in managing web service definitions.
  Version: Ensure that you are aware of the version of SAP you are using, as solutions may vary slightly between versions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the SPRX308 error message.