How To Fix WS_TOOL125 - Cannot activate; Endpoint type &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: 125

• Message text: Cannot activate; Endpoint type &1 is not available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS_TOOL125 - Cannot activate; Endpoint type &1 is not available ?

  The SAP error message:
  WS_TOOL125 Cannot activate; Endpoint type &1 is not available
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to activate a Web Service or an SOA (Service-Oriented Architecture) endpoint in SAP, but the system cannot find or does not support the specified endpoint type. The placeholder &1 in the message is replaced by the actual endpoint type you are trying to activate.
  Common reasons include:
  
  The required endpoint type is not installed or configured in the SAP system.
  The relevant software component or add-on that provides the endpoint type is missing.
  The system configuration for the endpoint type is incomplete or incorrect.
  The endpoint type is not supported in the current SAP NetWeaver or SAP system version.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Endpoint Type:
  
  Identify the endpoint type mentioned in the error message.
  Verify if this endpoint type is supported in your SAP system version.
  
  
  
  Verify Installed Components:
  
  Use transaction SPRO or SAINT to check if the necessary software components or add-ons related to the endpoint type are installed.
  For example, if the endpoint type relates to SOAP, REST, or RFC, ensure the corresponding components are active.
  
  
  
  Activate Required Services:
  
  Use transaction SICF to check if the relevant services related to the endpoint type are active.
  Activate any inactive services that are required.
  
  
  
  Check SOA Manager Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SOAMANAGER.
  Verify if the endpoint type is configured and available.
  If missing, configure or add the endpoint type as needed.
  
  
  
  Apply SAP Notes:
  
  Search the SAP Support Portal for notes related to WS_TOOL125 and your endpoint type.
  Apply any relevant SAP Notes that fix bugs or provide configuration guidance.
  
  
  
  System Upgrade or Patch:
  
  If the endpoint type is not supported in your current system version, consider upgrading or applying patches that add support.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SOAMANAGER — Web Service Configuration
  SICF — Maintain Services
  SPRO — Customizing
  SAINT — Add-On Installation Tool
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for notes with keywords: WS_TOOL125, endpoint type not available, and your specific endpoint type.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal on Web Services and SOA Manager configuration.
  SAP NetWeaver documentation for supported endpoint types.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WS_TOOL125 indicates that the SAP system cannot find or support the specified endpoint type during activation. To resolve it, verify the endpoint type, ensure required components and services are installed and active, configure the endpoint in SOAMANAGER, and apply any relevant SAP Notes or system updates.