How To Fix WS_TOOL011 - Service Definition & deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Service Definition & deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS_TOOL011 - Service Definition & deleted ?

  The SAP error message WS_TOOL011: Service Definition & deleted typically occurs in the context of Web Services or SOA (Service-Oriented Architecture) tools within SAP, especially when dealing with service definitions in the SOAMANAGER or related tools.
  
  Cause
  
  The error message indicates that a service definition (a Web Service or proxy service definition) that was expected or referenced has been deleted or is no longer available in the system.
  This can happen if:
  
  The service definition was manually deleted from the system.
  The service was renamed or changed, and the old reference is now invalid.
  There is a mismatch between the service definition in the repository and the runtime environment.
  Transport or system copy issues where service definitions were not properly imported or activated.
  
  
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Service Definition Existence:
  
  Go to transaction SOAMANAGER or SE80 (Enterprise Services Browser).
  Verify if the service definition mentioned in the error still exists.
  If it was deleted unintentionally, you may need to recreate or restore it.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Reimport Service Definition:
  
  If the service definition was deleted, recreate it using the appropriate tools.
  If the service was imported via transport, check the transport logs and re-import if necessary.
  For proxy services, regenerate the proxy or re-import the WSDL.
  
  
  
  Adjust References:
  
  If the service definition was renamed or changed, update all references to point to the current service definition.
  Check any configuration or consumer proxies that reference the deleted service and update them.
  
  
  
  Check System Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks in SOAMANAGER.
  Use transaction SPROXY to check and regenerate proxies if needed.
  
  
  
  Restore from Backup:
  
  If the service definition was deleted accidentally and cannot be recreated easily, consider restoring from a system backup or transport request.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SOAMANAGER: Web Service Configuration.
  SPROXY: Proxy Generation and Management.
  SE80: Object Navigator (for Enterprise Services).
  
  
  
  Notes and Documentation:
  
  SAP Notes related to Web Service configuration and proxy errors.
  Check SAP Help Portal for Web Service and SOA management guides.
  
  
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  After system copy or client copy, service definitions might be missing or inconsistent.
  During transport of service definitions between systems, missing dependencies can cause this error.
  Deletion of service definitions in development system without proper transport to QA/Production.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact service name or context (e.g., proxy service, web service, SOAMANAGER activity), I can help with more specific steps.