How To Fix WS_TOOL180 - Enter HTTP destination name

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 180

• Message text: Enter HTTP destination name

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS_TOOL180 - Enter HTTP destination name ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WS_TOOL180: Enter HTTP destination name
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you are trying to use a Web Service tool or transaction in SAP (such as SOAMANAGER, WSADMIN, or other web service-related tools) and the system requires an HTTP destination to be specified, but none has been entered or the entered destination is invalid or missing.
  In SAP, an HTTP destination is a logical name that points to an external HTTP service or endpoint. The system uses this destination to communicate with external web services or HTTP servers.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When you try to test or configure a web service and the system prompts for an HTTP destination.
  When the HTTP destination parameter is left blank or incorrectly filled.
  When the HTTP destination does not exist or is not maintained in transaction SM59.
  When the tool or transaction expects an HTTP destination to connect to a web service endpoint but cannot find it.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter a valid HTTP destination name:
  
  When prompted by the message, enter the correct HTTP destination name.
  The destination name must be maintained in transaction SM59 under the type HTTP Connection to External Server.
  
  
  
  Create or check the HTTP destination in SM59:
  
  Go to transaction SM59.
  Check if the HTTP destination you want to use exists.
  If it does not exist, create a new HTTP destination:
  
  Choose Create.
  Select Connection Type G (HTTP Connection to External Server).
  Enter the target host, service number (port), and other relevant parameters.
  Test the connection to ensure it works.
  
  
  
  
  
  Use the correct destination in the web service tool:
  
  When using SOAMANAGER or other web service tools, specify the HTTP destination name exactly as maintained in SM59.
  
  
  
  Check authorizations:
  
  Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to access and use the HTTP destination.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction SM59: Used to maintain HTTP destinations.
  SOAMANAGER: SAP Web Service Configuration tool where HTTP destinations are often required.
  HTTP Destination: Logical name for external HTTP services, required for web service communication.
  Connection Type G: HTTP connection to external server in SM59.
  Testing HTTP Destination: Always test the connection in SM59 to verify connectivity.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues related to your SAP version or scenario.
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WS_TOOL180: Enter HTTP destination name means the system expects an HTTP destination name to connect to an external web service, but none was provided or the provided one is invalid. To resolve it, enter a valid HTTP destination name maintained in SM59 under HTTP connections.
  
  If you need help creating or testing HTTP destinations, or configuring web services, feel free to ask!