How To Fix WS_TOOL229 - Service Definition &1 already exists in system &2. See Longtext.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 229

• Message text: Service Definition &1 already exists in system &2. See Longtext.

What causes this issue?

The service definition is already available in a different system, it
has been found in GTADIR.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

You might go on creating the service definition, but only as a copy of
the original service definition, and not as a new object, e.g. the
endpoint should be the same (same function group or BAPI).
It is not recommended to create two different service definitions
(different endpoint or business functionality) with the same name in two
different systems. This will lead to inconsistencies, in case both
services are transported into the same system, or an upgrade takes
place, where one service definition overwrites the other.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS_TOOL229 - Service Definition &1 already exists in system &2. See Longtext. ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WS_TOOL229 Service Definition &1 already exists in system &2. See Longtext.
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to create or import a Web Service Definition (or a similar service object) with a name that already exists in the target SAP system. The system prevents duplicate service definitions to avoid conflicts and inconsistencies.
  
  &1 = Name of the service definition you are trying to create/import.
  &2 = The SAP system ID where the service definition already exists.
  
  
  Typical Scenarios:
  
  You are importing a Web Service Definition via transport or manually.
  You are trying to create a new Web Service Definition with a name that is already used.
  You are trying to register or activate a service that has already been registered.
  
  
  Solution / How to Resolve:
  
  
  Check Existing Service Definition:
  
  Go to transaction SOAMANAGER or SICF (depending on the service type).
  Search for the service definition name mentioned in the error.
  Confirm that the service already exists.
  
  
  
  Avoid Duplicate Creation:
  
  If the service already exists and is correct, you do not need to create it again.
  If you are importing a transport, check if the service is already imported or active.
  
  
  
  Delete or Rename (if appropriate):
  
  If the existing service is obsolete or incorrect, you may delete it before creating/importing the new one.
  Alternatively, rename the new service definition to a unique name.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the error occurs during transport import, verify the transport logs.
  Ensure that the transport sequence is correct and no duplicate objects are being imported.
  
  
  
  Consult Long Text:
  
  The message suggests to "See Longtext" for more details.
  In SAP GUI, press F1 on the error message and then click on "Long Text" to get more context-specific information.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SOAMANAGER: Web Service Configuration.
  SICF: Maintain Services (Internet Communication Framework).
  SE80 or SE24: To check service definitions in the Object Navigator or Class Builder.
  
  
  
  Related Notes / Documentation:
  
  SAP Notes related to Web Service management and transport.
  SAP Help Portal documentation on Web Service Definitions and SOAMANAGER.
  
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Always check for existing services before creating new ones.
  Maintain a naming convention to avoid conflicts.
  Coordinate transport imports to avoid duplicate objects.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact context (e.g., transaction used, action performed), I can help with more specific steps.