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