How To Fix WS_TOOL107 - Service definition &1 is inconsistent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 107

• Message text: Service definition &1 is inconsistent

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS_TOOL107 - Service definition &1 is inconsistent ?

  The SAP error message:
  WS_TOOL107 Service definition &1 is inconsistent
  typically occurs in the context of Web Services or Enterprise Services when there is an inconsistency or mismatch in the service definition metadata.
  
  Cause
  
  The service definition (e.g., WSDL or service metadata) registered in the SAP system is inconsistent or corrupted.
  There might be a mismatch between the service definition stored in the system and the actual implementation or configuration.
  The service metadata might have been changed manually or incompletely, causing inconsistencies.
  Sometimes this error appears after transport or import of service definitions or after system upgrades/patches.
  It can also occur if the service definition is incomplete or missing required elements.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check the Service Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction where the service is defined (e.g., SOAMANAGER or SE80 for Web Services).
  Verify the service definition and ensure it is complete and consistent.
  
  
  
  Re-import or Re-generate the Service Definition:
  
  If the service definition was imported via transport, try re-importing it.
  If the service was generated from an ABAP class or function module, regenerate the service definition.
  
  
  
  Use SOAMANAGER:
  
  In SOAMANAGER, check the service configuration.
  Delete and recreate the service definition if necessary.
  Ensure that the binding and endpoint configurations are correct.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport or Upgrade Issues:
  
  If the error appeared after a system upgrade or transport, verify that all related objects were transported correctly.
  Reapply or fix transports if needed.
  
  
  
  Check for Notes and Patches:
  
  Search SAP Notes for WS_TOOL107 or related Web Service inconsistencies.
  Apply any relevant SAP Notes or patches.
  
  
  
  Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the service definitions if available.
  Use transaction SICF to check the service activation and consistency.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SOAMANAGER — Web Service Configuration
  SICF — Maintain Services (check activation)
  SE80 — Object Navigator (for Web Service development)
  SE37 — Function Module (if service is based on FM)
  SPROXY — Proxy generation and configuration
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to WS_TOOL107 or Web Service inconsistencies.
  Example Notes might include fixes for service metadata inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal on Web Services and SOA.
  SAP Community forums for similar issues.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Inconsistent or corrupted service definition metadata in SAP Web Service configuration.
  
  
  Solution
  Verify, regenerate, or re-import the service definition; check SOAMANAGER and SICF; apply SAP Notes.
  
  
  Related Info
  Use SOAMANAGER, SICF, SE80; check transports and upgrades; consult SAP Notes and documentation.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact context (e.g., transaction, system version, or scenario), I can help with more specific steps or SAP Notes.