How To Fix WS_TOOL124 - Cannot activate; SOAP application &1 is not available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 124

• Message text: Cannot activate; SOAP application &1 is not available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS_TOOL124 - Cannot activate; SOAP application &1 is not available ?

  The SAP error message:
  WS_TOOL124 Cannot activate; SOAP application &1 is not available
  typically occurs in the context of SAP Web Services or SOAP runtime environments.
  
  Cause
  This error indicates that the SOAP application (web service runtime environment) identified by the placeholder &1 is not available or not active in the SAP system. The system is trying to activate or use a SOAP application, but it cannot find the required SOAP runtime environment or the SOAP application is not properly configured or started.
  Common causes include:
  
  The SOAP runtime environment (IWFND or SAP Web Service runtime) is not active or not installed.
  The SOAP application (web service) has not been properly deployed or activated.
  The relevant ICF (Internet Communication Framework) service for the SOAP application is not active.
  Missing or incorrect configuration in the SOAMANAGER or SICF transaction.
  Transport or system inconsistencies where the SOAP application is not available in the current system.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve the error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check ICF