How To Fix WS_TOOL126 - Service definition &1 is inconsistent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 126

• Message text: Service definition &1 is inconsistent

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS_TOOL126 - Service definition &1 is inconsistent ?

  The SAP error message:
  WS_TOOL126: Service definition &1 is inconsistent
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the service definition in the Web Service tool (SOAMANAGER or SE80) is inconsistent or corrupted. It typically means that the metadata or configuration of the web service does not match the expected structure or is incomplete. This can happen due to:
  
  Incomplete or failed service generation.
  Manual changes to the service definition that lead to inconsistencies.
  Transport issues where the service definition was imported incorrectly.
  Inconsistencies between the WSDL and the service implementation.
  Changes in the underlying data structures or interfaces without regenerating the service.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WS_TOOL126 error, you can try the following steps:
  
  
  Regenerate the Service Definition:
  
  Go to transaction SE80 or SOAMANAGER.
  Locate the problematic service definition.
  Regenerate or recreate the service definition to ensure consistency.
  In SE80, right-click on the service and choose "Regenerate" or recreate the service proxy.
  
  
  
  Check and Repair the Service Metadata:
  
  Use transaction SPROXY if the service is proxy-based.
  Re-import or re-generate the proxy to ensure the metadata is consistent.
  
  
  
  Check Transport and Import Logs:
  
  If the service was transported from another system, verify that the transport was successful and complete.
  Re-import the transport if necessary.
  
  
  
  Clear Cache and Restart Services:
  
  Sometimes, clearing the cache or restarting the ICM or SAP services can help.
  Use transaction SICF to check and activate the relevant services.
  
  
  
  Check for OSS Notes:
  
  Search SAP OSS Notes for WS_TOOL126 for any known bugs or patches.
  Apply relevant SAP Notes if available.
  
  
  
  Manual Correction:
  
  If the service definition is corrupted beyond repair, delete the service definition and recreate it from scratch.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SOAMANAGER: Web Service Configuration.
  SE80: Object Navigator (for service proxies and definitions).
  SPROXY: Proxy generation and maintenance.
  SICF: Internet Communication Framework services.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Support Portal for notes related to WS_TOOL126.
  Example note numbers might vary depending on SAP version.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal on Web Services and SOAMANAGER.
  SAP Community forums for similar issues.
  
  
  
  
  If the problem persists after these steps, consider raising a support ticket with SAP, providing the service name and system logs for further analysis.