How To Fix WES_OUTBOUND006 - Service implementation &1 is not defined in customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WES_OUTBOUND - Messages for Outbound Services

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Service implementation &1 is not defined in customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WES_OUTBOUND006 - Service implementation &1 is not defined in customizing ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WES_OUTBOUND006 Service implementation &1 is not defined in customizing
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the SAP system tries to process or call a specific outbound service implementation (usually related to Web Services or PI/PO integration), but the service implementation identified by &1 (a placeholder for the actual service name) is not maintained or configured in the system's customizing settings.
  In other words, the system expects a service implementation to be defined in the customizing (transaction SPRO or relevant IMG path), but it cannot find it. This typically happens in scenarios involving:
  
  Web Service outbound processing
  Integration with SAP Process Integration (PI) or Process Orchestration (PO)
  Middleware communication setups
  Custom or standard services that require explicit configuration
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Service Implementation Configuration:
  
  Go to the customizing transaction for the relevant component. For Web Services, this is often under:
  SPRO -> SAP NetWeaver -> Application Server -> Web Services -> Outbound Processing -> Service Implementation
  
  Verify if the service implementation &1 (replace with actual service name from the error) is defined.
  
  
  
  Define the Missing Service Implementation:
  
  If the service implementation is missing, create a new entry for it.
  Provide all necessary details such as:
  
  Service name
  Binding information
  Endpoint URL or logical port
  Authentication details if required
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Logical Ports:
  
  Use transaction SOAMANAGER to check if the logical port for the outbound service is correctly configured.
  Ensure the logical port corresponds to the service implementation and is active.
  
  
  
  Transport and System Consistency:
  
  If the service implementation was recently created in a development system, ensure it has been transported to the target system.
  Check for inconsistencies between systems.
  
  
  
  Check for Typographical Errors:
  
  Sometimes the service name might be misspelled in the configuration or in the calling program.
  
  
  
  Review Related Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to the specific service or component.
  Review the documentation for the integration scenario you are implementing.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  SPRO – Customizing Implementation Guide
  SOAMANAGER – Web Service Configuration
  SICF – Maintain Services (check if the service is active)
  SE80 or SE24 – To check the service implementation classes or proxies
  
  
  
  SAP Components:
  
  SAP NetWeaver AS ABAP
  SAP PI/PO Integration
  Web Service Framework
  
  
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  Outbound Web Service calls from SAP to external systems
  Middleware integration where service implementations must be explicitly defined
  Custom developments involving Web Service proxies or consumer proxies
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WES_OUTBOUND006 Service implementation &1 is not defined in customizing means the system cannot find the configuration for the outbound service implementation. To fix it, define the missing service implementation in the customizing settings, ensure logical ports are correctly set up in SOAMANAGER, and verify that all transports and configurations are consistent across systems.