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