How To Fix WS_TOOL119 - Could not ascertain SOAP application for endpoint type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 119

• Message text: Could not ascertain SOAP application for endpoint type &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS_TOOL119 - Could not ascertain SOAP application for endpoint type & ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WS_TOOL119 Could not ascertain SOAP application for endpoint type &
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when the SAP Web Service runtime or tool cannot determine the appropriate SOAP application for the specified endpoint type. Essentially, the system is trying to process or generate a SOAP message or endpoint, but it lacks the necessary configuration or mapping to identify which SOAP application (e.g., SOAP 1.1, SOAP 1.2, or a specific service binding) should be used for the given endpoint type.
  Common causes include:
  
  Missing or incorrect configuration in the SOAMANAGER or Web Service runtime.
  The endpoint type provided is invalid, unsupported, or not registered.
  Incomplete or inconsistent Web Service definitions or bindings.
  Transport or protocol mismatch (e.g., trying to use a SOAP endpoint for a REST service).
  Corrupted or incomplete service metadata.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Endpoint Type:
  
  Verify the endpoint type you are using is correct and supported.
  Common endpoint types include SOAP, SOAP12, HTTP, etc.
  Ensure that the endpoint type matches the service definition.
  
  
  
  Review SOAMANAGER Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SOAMANAGER.
  Check the Web Service configuration for the service in question.
  Verify that the endpoint is properly defined and active.
  Ensure the SOAP application is assigned correctly to the endpoint.
  
  
  
  Check Service Definitions:
  
  Use transaction SE80 or SE37 to review the Web Service or function module.
  Regenerate or re-import the WSDL if necessary.
  Ensure the service binding and port types are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Regenerate Proxy or Consumer:
  
  If you are using a proxy or consumer proxy, regenerate it to ensure it aligns with the current WSDL and endpoint configuration.
  
  
  
  Check for OSS Notes:
  
  Search SAP OSS Notes for WS_TOOL119 or related keywords.
  Sometimes, patches or corrections are available for known issues.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have development access, debug the Web Service runtime to see where it fails to map the endpoint type to a SOAP application.
  Check the class CL_SOAP_RUNTIME or related classes for endpoint handling.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction SOAMANAGER: Central tool for managing Web Service configurations in SAP.
  SOAP Application: Refers to the SOAP protocol version and processing logic used by SAP to handle SOAP messages.
  Endpoint Type: Defines the protocol and binding used by the Web Service endpoint.
  WSDL: Web Service Description Language file that defines the service interface and bindings.
  SAP OSS Notes: Useful for finding patches or known issues related to Web Services.
  
  
  Summary
  The error WS_TOOL119 Could not ascertain SOAP application for endpoint type & indicates a configuration or mapping problem where SAP cannot identify the SOAP application for the given endpoint type. The solution involves verifying and correcting the endpoint type, ensuring proper configuration in SOAMANAGER, regenerating proxies if needed, and consulting SAP Notes for fixes.
  
  If you provide the exact endpoint type or context (e.g., during proxy generation, runtime call, or SOAMANAGER configuration), I can help with more specific guidance.