How To Fix WS_TOOL004 - Internal error & in &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS_TOOL - Message Class for Web Services and Virtual Endpoints

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Internal error & in &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS_TOOL004 - Internal error & in & ?

  The SAP error message:
  WS_TOOL004 Internal error & in &
  is a generic internal error message related to the SAP Web Services or Web Service Tool framework. The placeholders "&" are replaced at runtime with specific details about the error context, but the message itself indicates that an unexpected internal error occurred within the Web Service Tool (WS_TOOL) component.
  
  Cause
  
  Internal inconsistency or bug in the Web Service Tool framework.
  Possible corruption or inconsistency in Web Service definitions or metadata.
  Issues during generation or processing of Web Service artifacts (e.g., WSDL, proxy generation).
  Problems with transport or runtime environment (e.g., missing or inconsistent objects, authorization issues).
  Sometimes caused by incomplete or incorrect configuration of Web Service runtime or tools.
  Could be triggered by custom code or enhancements interacting with Web Service tools.
  
  
  Solution / Troubleshooting Steps
  
  
  Check the full error message details:
  
  Look at the exact text replacing the "&" placeholders.
  Check the short dump (transaction ST22) for detailed error analysis.
  Review system logs (SM21) and developer traces (ST11, dev_w* traces).
  
  
  
  Analyze the context:
  
  Identify which Web Service or tool action triggered the error.
  Check if the error occurs during proxy generation, WSDL generation, or runtime invocation.
  
  
  
  Verify Web Service configuration:
  
  Use transaction SOAMANAGER to check Web Service configurations.
  Check for inconsistencies or missing entries in Web Service definitions.
  
  
  
  Regenerate Web Service artifacts:
  
  Try regenerating proxies or WSDL files.
  Re-import or recreate Web Service definitions if corrupted.
  
  
  
  Check for OSS Notes:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for OSS Notes related to WS_TOOL004.
  Apply relevant patches or corrections if available.
  
  
  
  Check authorizations:
  
  Ensure the user executing the operation has sufficient authorizations.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have ABAP debugging skills, set breakpoints in the WS_TOOL function modules or classes to trace the error.
  
  
  
  SAP Support:
  
  If the problem persists and no OSS Note or known fix is available, consider raising a support ticket with SAP, providing:
  
  Full error message and context.
  ST22 dump.
  Steps to reproduce.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction SOAMANAGER: Central tool for managing Web Services in SAP.
  ST22: ABAP runtime error analysis.
  SM21: System log.
  OSS Notes: SAP's knowledge base for known issues and fixes.
  Web Service Tools: SAP provides various tools and function modules under the WS_TOOL namespace for Web Service handling.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WS_TOOL004 Internal error & in &
  
  
  Cause
  Internal inconsistency or bug in Web Service Tool framework, corrupted metadata, or configuration issues
  
  
  Solution
  Check detailed error info, analyze dumps, verify and regenerate Web Service artifacts, apply OSS Notes, check authorizations
  
  
  Tools
  SOAMANAGER, ST22, SM21, OSS Notes
  
  
  
  
  If you can provide the exact text replacing the "&" placeholders or the context in which the error occurs, I can help you further narrow down the cause and solution.