How To Fix SWSDL11016 - Imported document location="&1" namespace="&2" wrong targetNamespace "&3"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWSDL11 - Error messages for package SWSDL11

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Imported document location="&1" namespace="&2" wrong targetNamespace "&3"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWSDL11016 - Imported document location="&1" namespace="&2" wrong targetNamespace "&3" ?

  The SAP error message SWSDL11016 indicates that there is a mismatch in the target namespace of an imported WSDL (Web Services Description Language) document. This error typically occurs when the WSDL file being imported has a target namespace that does not match the expected namespace defined in the importing WSDL.
  Cause:
  
  Namespace Mismatch: The target namespace defined in the imported WSDL does not match the namespace expected by the importing WSDL.
  Incorrect WSDL URL: The URL or location of the WSDL being imported may be incorrect, leading to the wrong document being fetched.
  Versioning Issues: Different versions of the WSDL may have different namespaces, and the wrong version may be referenced.
  Configuration Errors: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system that lead to incorrect namespace resolution.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the WSDL: Verify the target namespace in the imported WSDL file. Ensure that it matches the expected namespace in the importing WSDL.
  Update the Import Statement: If the target namespace has changed, update the import statement in the importing WSDL to reflect the correct namespace.
  Correct the URL: Ensure that the URL or location specified for the imported WSDL is correct and accessible.
  Use the Correct Version: If there are multiple versions of the WSDL, ensure that you are using the correct version that matches the expected namespace.
  Test the WSDL: Use tools like SOAP UI or Postman to test the WSDL and ensure it is functioning correctly and returning the expected namespaces.
  Check SAP Configuration: Review the configuration settings in SAP related to web services and ensure that they are set up correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  WSDL Structure: Understanding the structure of WSDL files, including how namespaces are defined and used, can help in troubleshooting these types of errors.
  SAP PI/PO: If you are using SAP Process Integration (PI) or Process Orchestration (PO), ensure that the integration configurations are set up correctly.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or community forums for specific guidance on handling WSDL-related errors in your version of SAP.
  Debugging Tools: Utilize debugging tools available in SAP to trace the web service calls and identify where the mismatch occurs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SWSDL11016 error and ensure that your WSDL imports are functioning correctly.