How To Fix SPXN018 - Required operation with pattern &1 missing for interface with pattern &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SPXN - Proxy Generation

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Required operation with pattern &1 missing for interface with pattern &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SPXN018 - Required operation with pattern &1 missing for interface with pattern &2 ?

  The SAP error message SPXN018 indicates that there is a missing required operation for a specific interface in the context of SAP Process Integration (PI) or SAP Process Orchestration (PO). This error typically arises when the system expects a certain operation to be defined for a given interface but cannot find it.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Operation Definition: The operation that is expected for the specified interface is not defined in the Enterprise Services Repository (ESR).
  Incorrect Mapping: The mapping between the sender and receiver interfaces may not be correctly set up, leading to the system not being able to find the required operation.
  Version Mismatch: There may be a version mismatch between the interface being used and the one defined in the ESR.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration in the Integration Directory may not be correctly set up, leading to the system not recognizing the required operation.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Interface Definitions:
  
  Go to the Enterprise Services Repository (ESR) and verify that the required operation is defined for the specified interface.
  If it is missing, you may need to create or import the correct operation.
  
  
  
  Review Mapping:
  
  Check the mapping configuration in the Integration Directory to ensure that the correct sender and receiver interfaces are mapped properly.
  Make sure that the operation names match those defined in the ESR.
  
  
  
  Update Configuration:
  
  If there are any changes made to the interfaces or operations, ensure that the Integration Directory is updated accordingly.
  Re-deploy the configuration if necessary.
  
  
  
  Check for Versioning:
  
  Ensure that the correct version of the interface is being used in the configuration. If there are multiple versions, make sure the correct one is active.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the integration scenario to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SXMB_MONI for monitoring messages, SPRO for configuration, and SXI_MONITOR for integration monitoring.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for Process Integration/Orchestration for detailed guidelines on interface and operation management.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.