How To Fix WS_TOOL025 - Type & is not valid; use (that is, copy) original type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 025

• Message text: Type & is not valid; use (that is, copy) original type

What causes this issue?

The specified type of a parameter is not allowed. Only the original type
or a copy of the original type can be used.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Copy the original type of the parameter or use the original type.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS_TOOL025 - Type & is not valid; use (that is, copy) original type ?

  The SAP error message:
  WS_TOOL025 Type & is not valid; use (that is, copy) original type
  typically occurs in the context of Web Services or Enterprise Services development, especially when working with Web Service tools like the Web Service Navigator, or when generating or consuming Web Service proxies or interfaces in SAP.
  
  Cause
  
  The error indicates that a data type used in the Web Service or Enterprise Service definition is not valid or recognized by the tool or runtime.
  This usually happens when a custom or complex type is referenced incorrectly, or the tool expects the original (base) type rather than a derived or copied type.
  It can also occur if the type is not properly imported, registered, or activated in the system.
  Sometimes, the error arises when the Web Service tool tries to use a type that is a reference or alias rather than the actual original type definition.
  
  
  Explanation
  
  The message suggests that instead of using the problematic type (which might be a copy, alias, or an invalid reference), you should use the original type.
  This means you need to ensure that the Web Service or proxy uses the base data type as defined in the Data Dictionary or the original Enterprise Service Repository (ESR) object.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check the Data Type Definition:
  
  Verify the data type in the Data Dictionary (SE11) or in the ESR if you are using SAP PI/PO.
  Ensure the type is active and correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Use the Original Type:
  
  If you have created a copy or alias of a type, replace it with the original type in your Web Service or proxy definition.
  In the Web Service tool or proxy generation, select the original type rather than a copied or derived one.
  
  
  
  Re-import or Re-generate:
  
  If the type is from an external source (like an XSD or WSDL), re-import the original schema or WSDL.
  Regenerate the proxy or service interface to ensure it references the correct types.
  
  
  
  Check Namespace and References:
  
  Make sure the namespace and references to the type are consistent and correct.
  Sometimes, mismatches in namespaces cause the tool to not recognize the type as valid.
  
  
  
  Activate All Objects:
  
  Activate all related objects (types, interfaces, proxies) to ensure consistency.
  
  
  
  Clear Cache / Restart Tools:
  
  Sometimes, clearing the cache or restarting the SAP GUI or Web Service tools helps to refresh the metadata.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  This error is common when working with Enterprise Services Repository (ESR) in SAP PI/PO or when generating Web Service proxies in ABAP.
  It is important to maintain consistency between the data types used in the service interface and those defined in the Data Dictionary or ESR.
  SAP Notes and documentation related to Web Service proxy generation and Enterprise Services might provide additional guidance.
  If you are using SAP NetWeaver Developer Studio or Eclipse-based tools, ensure that the project references and imports are correct.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Invalid or copied data type used instead of the original type in Web Service definition.
  
  
  Solution
  Use the original (base) type, verify and activate data types, re-import or regenerate proxies.
  
  
  Context
  Occurs in Web Service proxy generation, ESR, SAP PI/PO, or Web Service Navigator tools.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact context (transaction, tool, or scenario) where this error occurs, I can give more tailored advice.