How To Fix WS_TOOL226 - BAPI &1 not found.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 226

• Message text: BAPI &1 not found.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS_TOOL226 - BAPI &1 not found. ?

  The SAP error message:
  WS_TOOL226 BAPI &1 not found
  typically occurs when a BAPI (Business Application Programming Interface) that is being called or referenced in a program or tool cannot be found in the SAP system.
  
  Cause
  
  The specified BAPI name (&1 is a placeholder for the actual BAPI name) does not exist in the system.
  The BAPI might have been deleted or renamed.
  The BAPI is not released or not properly registered in the system.
  There could be a typo or incorrect BAPI name used in the program or configuration.
  The system or client where the call is made does not have the relevant BAPI or the required software component installed.
  The BAPI might be part of a software component or add-on that is not installed or activated.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Verify the BAPI name:
  
  Check the exact BAPI name being called.
  Use transaction SE37 (Function Builder) to search for the BAPI.
  Use transaction BAPI (BAPI Explorer) to browse and confirm the BAPI exists.
  
  
  
  Check BAPI registration:
  
  BAPIs must be registered in the Business Object Repository (BOR).
  Use transaction SWO1 to check if the BAPI is registered under the relevant business object.
  If not registered, register the BAPI properly.
  
  
  
  Check software components and add-ons:
  
  Ensure the software component containing the BAPI is installed and active.
  If the BAPI belongs to an add-on, verify the add-on is installed.
  
  
  
  Check for typos or incorrect references:
  
  Review the program or configuration calling the BAPI.
  Correct any spelling mistakes or incorrect BAPI names.
  
  
  
  Transport and system consistency:
  
  If the BAPI was recently transported, ensure the transport was successful.
  Check if the BAPI exists in the target system.
  
  
  
  If the BAPI is custom:
  
  Ensure the custom BAPI is created and released properly.
  Check the naming conventions and registration.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction SE37: Function Builder to test and display function modules/BAPIs.
  Transaction BAPI: BAPI Explorer to browse available BAPIs.
  Transaction SWO1: Business Object Builder to check BAPI registration.
  SAP Note or documentation related to BAPI registration and usage.
  BAPI naming conventions and guidelines.
  Check SAP OSS Notes for any known issues related to the specific BAPI.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WS_TOOL226 BAPI &1 not found
  
  
  Cause
  BAPI does not exist, not registered, typo, missing software component, or transport issue
  
  
  Solution
  Verify BAPI name, check registration in BOR, ensure software component installed, correct references
  
  
  Tools
  SE37, BAPI Explorer, SWO1
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the actual BAPI name, I can help you check its existence or provide more specific guidance.