How To Fix WS_TOOL132 - An ICF node already exists for this Web service URL

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 132

• Message text: An ICF node already exists for this Web service URL

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS_TOOL132 - An ICF node already exists for this Web service URL ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WS_TOOL132 - An ICF node already exists for this Web service URL
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to create or activate an ICF (Internet Communication Framework) node for a web service URL, but an ICF node with the same name or URL path already exists in the system.
  
  The ICF node represents a service endpoint in SAP's web server.
  Each web service URL must have a unique ICF node.
  Attempting to create a duplicate node leads to this error.
  
  
  Explanation:
  
  SAP Web services are exposed via ICF nodes.
  When you create a web service or activate it, the system tries to create or activate the corresponding ICF node.
  If the node is already present (maybe from a previous activation or manual creation), the system prevents duplication and throws this error.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing ICF Nodes:
  
  Go to transaction SICF.
  Search for the ICF node corresponding to the web service URL