How To Fix WS_TOOL036 - Error creating types &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Error creating types &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS_TOOL036 - Error creating types & ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WS_TOOL036 Error creating types &
  
  Cause
  This error typically occurs during the generation or creation of ABAP proxy classes or when working with Web Service tools in SAP (such as the SOAMANAGER or the Proxy Generation tools). The placeholder & in the message is replaced by the specific type name that failed to be created.
  Common causes include:
  
  Syntax or semantic errors in the underlying data types or structures used for proxy generation.
  Missing or inconsistent metadata in the Enterprise Services Repository (ESR) or the Service Registry.
  Authorization issues preventing the creation of the types.
  Transport or system inconsistencies where the required objects or types are not properly imported or activated.
  Name conflicts or invalid naming conventions in the types being generated.
  Issues with the underlying dictionary objects (DDIC) such as data elements, structures, or tables that the proxy depends on.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check the Detailed Error Log:
  
  Look into the short dump (ST22) or the detailed error log to find more information about the specific type that failed.
  The message will usually be accompanied by additional details indicating the root cause.
  
  
  
  Verify the Data Types:
  
  Check the data types or structures involved in the proxy or web service.
  Ensure all dependent dictionary objects are active and consistent.
  Use transaction SE11 to verify the data elements, structures, and tables.
  
  
  
  Check ESR and Integration Directory:
  
  If the proxy is generated from ESR objects, verify that the metadata is consistent and activated.
  Re-import or re-activate the relevant objects if necessary.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure the user performing the operation has the necessary authorizations to create or modify types and proxies.
  
  
  
  Regenerate the Proxy:
  
  Try deleting the problematic proxy and regenerate it.
  Use transaction SPROXY to regenerate the proxy classes.
  
  
  
  Check for Naming Conflicts:
  
  Ensure that the type names do not conflict with existing types or reserved keywords.
  
  
  
  System Consistency:
  
  If the problem persists, check for transport or system inconsistencies.
  Run consistency checks or perform a system refresh if needed.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  SPROXY – Proxy generation and management.
  SE11 – ABAP Dictionary for checking data types.
  SOAMANAGER – Web Service configuration.
  ST22 – ABAP runtime error analysis.
  SICF – Internet Communication Framework for service activation.
  
  
  
  Notes and Documentation:
  
  SAP Notes related to proxy generation errors.
  SAP Help Portal documentation on Web Services and Proxy generation.
  
  
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  Proxy generation fails after transport import.
  Web service consumer proxy creation fails due to inconsistent data types.
  Errors during activation of Enterprise Services.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact type name or additional dump details, more precise guidance can be given.