How To Fix WS_TOOL108 - Service definition &1 has been deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 108

• Message text: Service definition &1 has been deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS_TOOL108 - Service definition &1 has been deleted ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WS_TOOL108 Service definition &1 has been deleted
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when an SAP Web Service or a service definition that was previously created or referenced has been deleted or is no longer available in the system. The placeholder &1 in the message is replaced by the name of the service definition that is missing.
  Common scenarios causing this error include:
  
  The service definition was manually deleted from the system.
  The service was transported but not properly imported or got deleted in the target system.
  The service definition was renamed or changed, and the old reference is still being used.
  The service repository or configuration is inconsistent or corrupted.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Verify the Service Definition:
  
  Go to transaction SOAMANAGER or SE80 (Object Navigator) and check if the service definition mentioned in the error message exists.
  In SOAMANAGER, navigate to the Web Service Configuration and check if the service is listed.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Restore the Service Definition:
  
  If the service definition is missing, recreate it if possible.
  If it was deleted accidentally, restore it from a backup or transport request.
  If the service was transported, ensure the transport was imported correctly.
  
  
  
  Update References:
  
  Check any programs, configurations, or bindings that reference the deleted service and update them to point to the correct or new service definition.
  
  
  
  Check for Inconsistencies:
  
  Run consistency checks in SOAMANAGER.
  Use transaction SICF to check if the related ICF services are active and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Reimport or Reconfigure the Service:
  
  If the service was imported from an external WSDL or system, re-import it.
  Reconfigure the service bindings and endpoints as necessary.
  
  
  
  Clear Cache and Restart Services:
  
  Sometimes, cached metadata can cause this error. Clear the cache or restart the relevant SAP services or application server.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SOAMANAGER: Web Service Configuration.
  SICF: Internet Communication Framework services.
  SE80: Object Navigator to check service objects.
  SPROXY: Proxy generation and configuration.
  
  
  
  Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to Web Service errors and service definitions.
  Review SAP Help Portal documentation on Web Service management.
  
  
  
  Common Context:
  
  This error is common in scenarios involving Web Service consumption or exposure in SAP PI/PO, SAP Gateway, or any SOAP-based integration.
  It may also appear during runtime when a service call is made to a deleted or non-existent service.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact service name or context (e.g., which module or transaction triggered the error), I can help with more specific guidance.