How To Fix WS_TOOL139 - Object name is not valid

WS_TOOL139 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 139

• Message text: Object name is not valid

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WS_TOOL139 - Details

• The SAP error message WS_TOOL139: Object name is not valid typically occurs in the context of Web Services or when working with SAP tools that involve object names, such as in the Web Service Navigator, SOAMANAGER, or when dealing with proxy objects, service definitions, or related configurations.
  
  Cause
  
  Invalid Object Name Format: The object name you entered does not conform to the expected naming conventions or syntax rules in SAP. This could be due to illegal characters, incorrect length, or wrong structure.
  Non-existent Object: The object name refers to an object that does not exist in the system.
  Typographical Errors: Simple typos or case sensitivity issues in the object name.
  Incorrect Namespace or Prefix: In some cases, the object name must include a specific namespace or prefix, and missing or incorrect usage leads to this error.
  Contextual Restrictions: Certain tools or transactions expect object names of a particular type or from a specific repository, and providing