How To Fix WS_TOOL211 - Base Service Definition not unique.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 211

• Message text: Base Service Definition not unique.

What causes this issue?

For a given Service Variant, more then one Base Service Definition have
been found.

System Response

The system can not determine the correct base Service for this variant.

How to fix this error?

Check which Service is the unique base Service for this variant and
eliminate the inconsistent entries.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS_TOOL211 - Base Service Definition not unique. ?

  The SAP error message WS_TOOL211: Base Service Definition not unique typically occurs in the context of SAP Web Services or SOA (Service-Oriented Architecture) when there is a conflict or duplication in the service definitions.
  
  Cause
  
  Duplicate Service Definitions: The error arises because there are multiple service definitions with the same name or identifier in the system. SAP requires that each base service definition be unique.
  Transport or Import Issues: Sometimes, when transporting or importing service definitions between systems (e.g., from development to quality or production), duplicates can be created if the transport is not handled properly.
  Inconsistent Repository Entries: The Enterprise Services Repository (ESR) or the Web Service Repository (WSR) may contain conflicting entries for the same service.
  Incorrect Namespace or Service Name: The service might have been created or imported with the same name but different namespaces or versions, causing ambiguity.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check for Duplicate Service Definitions:
  
  Use transaction SPRO or the relevant Web Service tools (e.g.,