How To Fix WS_TOOL202 - Error inserting object in the UDDI Registry

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 202

• Message text: Error inserting object in the UDDI Registry

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS_TOOL202 - Error inserting object in the UDDI Registry ?

  The SAP error message WS_TOOL202: Error inserting object in the UDDI Registry typically occurs when there is a problem while trying to register or update a web service object in the UDDI (Universal Description, Discovery, and Integration) registry. This registry is used in SAP NetWeaver to store metadata about web services.
  
  Cause
  
  
  UDDI Registry Connectivity Issues
  
  The SAP system cannot connect to the UDDI registry due to network problems, incorrect URL, or the UDDI server being down.
  
  
  Authorization or Authentication Failures
  
  The user or system trying to insert the object does not have the necessary permissions or the credentials provided for the UDDI registry are incorrect.
  
  
  Incorrect or Incomplete Object Data
  
  The object being inserted (e.g., a web service description) has missing or invalid data that violates the UDDI schema or constraints.
  
  
  UDDI Registry Configuration Errors
  
  The UDDI registry configuration in the SAP system (such as the UDDI server URL, port, or proxy settings) is incorrect or outdated.
  
  
  UDDI Registry Server Issues
  
  The UDDI server itself may be experiencing internal errors, be overloaded, or have database issues.
  
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check UDDI Registry Connectivity  
  
  Verify the UDDI registry URL configured in the SAP system (transaction SOAMANAGER or relevant configuration nodes).  
  Test network connectivity (ping, telnet) to the UDDI server.  
  Ensure no firewall or proxy is blocking access.
  
  
  
  Verify Credentials and Authorizations  
  
  Confirm that the user credentials used for UDDI access are correct and have sufficient rights.  
  Check the user roles and authorizations in the UDDI registry.
  
  
  
  Validate Object Data  
  
  Review the web service or object data being registered for completeness and correctness.  
  Use SAP tools or UDDI registry validation tools to check the object.
  
  
  
  Review and Correct UDDI Configuration  
  
  In SAP NetWeaver Administrator or SOAMANAGER, verify the UDDI registry settings.  
  Update the UDDI server URL, port, or proxy settings if necessary.
  
  
  
  Check UDDI Server Health  
  
  Contact the administrator of the UDDI registry server to check logs and server status.  
  Restart the UDDI server if needed.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Patches  
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes that address known issues with UDDI integration.  
  Apply any recommended patches or support packages.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction SOAMANAGER: Used to manage web services and UDDI registry settings in SAP NetWeaver.
  UDDI Registry: A platform-independent registry for web services metadata.
  SAP NetWeaver Administrator: For advanced configuration and monitoring of UDDI services.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Support Portal for notes related to WS_TOOL202 or UDDI errors.
  Logs: Check SAP system logs (SM21), developer traces (ST11), and UDDI server logs for detailed error messages.
  
  
  If the problem persists after these checks, consider enabling detailed trace or debug logging for the UDDI client in SAP to get more information about the failure.