How To Fix WS_TOOL136 - Service definition cannot be created (see note 702831)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 136

• Message text: Service definition cannot be created (see note 702831)

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  Error Message
  WS_TOOL136: Service definition cannot be created (see note 702831)
  
  Cause
  This error typically occurs when you try to create a Web Service definition in the SAP system, but the system is unable to generate the service definition due to missing or incorrect configuration. The root causes can include:
  
  Missing or incorrect entries in the ICF (Internet Communication Framework) services.
  Authorization issues preventing the creation of the service.
  Incomplete or inconsistent Web Service runtime environment setup.
  Missing or outdated SAP Notes or patches related to Web Service tools.
  The system might be missing necessary components or support packages required for Web Service creation.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check SAP Note 702831
  
  The error message explicitly refers to SAP Note 702831. This note provides detailed instructions and corrections related to this error. You should:
  
  Access the SAP Support Portal.
  Search for Note 702831.
  Follow the instructions and corrections provided in the note.
  
  
  
  Verify ICF Services  
  
  Go to transaction SICF.
  Check if the relevant Web Service nodes are active.
  Activate any inactive nodes related to your Web Service.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations  
  
  Ensure that the user creating the service has the necessary authorizations, especially for Web Service creation and ICF service activation.
  
  
  
  Apply Relevant Support Packages or Patches  
  
  Sometimes, this error is caused by bugs fixed in later support packages.
  Check if your system is up to date with the latest patches related to Web Services.
  
  
  
  Check Web Service Runtime Environment  
  
  Use transaction SOAMANAGER to verify the Web Service runtime environment.
  Ensure that the runtime environment is properly configured.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Service Definition  
  
  Sometimes deleting and recreating the service definition can resolve inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  SAP Note 702831: This is the primary note addressing this error. It contains detailed troubleshooting steps and corrections.
  Transaction SICF: Used to manage and activate ICF services.
  Transaction SOAMANAGER: Web Service configuration and runtime environment.
  Authorization Objects: Check for objects like S_ICF, S_SERVICE, and others related to Web Service creation.
  SAP Web Service Documentation: For understanding the overall setup and configuration of Web Services in SAP.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WS_TOOL136: Service definition cannot be created (see note 702831)
  
  
  Cause
  Missing or incorrect ICF service activation, authorization issues, or incomplete setup.
  
  
  Solution
  Follow SAP Note 702831, activate ICF services, check authorizations, update patches.
  
  
  Transactions
  SICF, SOAMANAGER
  
  
  SAP Note
  702831
  
  
  
  
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