How To Fix WS_TOOL120 - &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 120

• Message text: &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS_TOOL120 - &1 ?

  SAP Error Message: WS_TOOL120 &1
  
  1. Cause:
  The error message WS_TOOL120 &1 typically occurs in the context of SAP Web Services or Web Service tools. The placeholder &1 is replaced by a specific detail or object name related to the error.
  General cause:
  
  This error usually indicates that a required tool, component, or object related to Web Services is missing, not found, or not properly configured in the system. It can happen during the creation, activation, or consumption of Web Services when the system cannot locate a necessary tool or resource.
  For example, it might occur if:
  
  A Web Service tool or runtime component is not installed or activated.
  A referenced Web Service or tool object does not exist or is incorrectly specified.
  There is a mismatch or inconsistency in the Web Service configuration.
  
  
  2. Solution:
  To resolve the WS_TOOL120 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the exact message text:
  
  Look at the full error message in the system log or short dump to identify what &1 refers to (e.g., a tool name, object, or component).
  
  
  Verify Web Service tools/components:
  
  Ensure that all required Web Service tools and components are installed and active. This may include:
  
  Web Service runtime components
  SOAMANAGER configuration
  Relevant Basis components and add-ons
  
  
  
  Check object existence:
  
  If the error references a specific object (e.g., a tool or service), verify that it exists in the system and is correctly named.
  
  
  Activate necessary services:
  
  Use transaction SICF to check and activate the relevant Internet services related to Web Services.
  
  
  Check system notes and patches:
  
  Look for SAP Notes related to WS_TOOL120 for your SAP version. Sometimes, this error is caused by known bugs fixed in patches or support packages.
  
  
  Review configuration:
  
  Use transaction SOAMANAGER to review Web Service configurations and ensure all endpoints and bindings are correctly set up.
  
  
  Check authorization:
  
  Ensure the user executing the operation has the necessary authorizations to access or create Web Service tools.
  
  
  
  3. Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction codes:
  
  SOAMANAGER: Web Service configuration and administration.
  SICF: Internet service activation.
  SE80: Object Navigator to check Web Service objects.
  SM21 / ST22: System logs and dumps for detailed error analysis.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search the SAP Support Portal for notes containing "WS_TOOL120" to find specific fixes or explanations.
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal sections on Web Services and SOA (Service-Oriented Architecture) provide background on Web Service tools and configuration.
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Missing or misconfigured Web Service tool/component/object referenced by &1.
  
  
  Solution
  Verify existence and activation of Web Service tools, check configuration in SOAMANAGER, activate services in SICF, apply relevant SAP Notes.
  
  
  Related
  Transactions: SOAMANAGER, SICF, SE80; Check SAP Notes and system logs for detailed info.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact full text of the error message (including what &1 is replaced with), I can help you with a more precise diagnosis and solution.