How To Fix WS_TOOL218 - Profile &1 not available for Soap Application &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 218

• Message text: Profile &1 not available for Soap Application &2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS_TOOL218 - Profile &1 not available for Soap Application &2. ?

  The SAP error message:
  WS_TOOL218 Profile &1 not available for Soap Application &2.
  Meaning / 
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the specified profile (represented by &1) is not found or not assigned for the given SOAP application (represented by &2). In SAP PI/PO or Web Service scenarios, profiles define certain configurations or parameters for SOAP communication. If the system tries to use a profile that does not exist or is not properly configured for the SOAP application, this error is raised.
  Common causes:
  
  The profile name specified in the configuration does not exist in the system.
  The profile exists but is not assigned to the SOAP application.
  Typographical errors in the profile name or SOAP application name.
  Missing or incomplete configuration in the SOAMANAGER or related configuration tools.
  Transport or communication channel configuration referencing a non-existent profile.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Profile Existence:
  
  Go to transaction SOAMANAGER.
  Navigate to the Web Service Configuration.
  Verify that the profile name (&1) exists.
  
  
  
  Check Profile Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the profile is