How To Fix WS_TOOL230 - Base Proxy for &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: 230

• Message text: Base Proxy for &1 not found.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS_TOOL230 - Base Proxy for &1 not found. ?

  The SAP error message:
  WS_TOOL230: Base Proxy for &1 not found.
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system tries to access or use a Base Proxy (a generated ABAP proxy class for a web service) identified by the placeholder &1 (which will be replaced by the actual proxy name in the runtime message), but the proxy does not exist or is not found in the system.
  Common reasons include:
  
  The base proxy has not been generated or imported into the system.
  The proxy was deleted or is inactive.
  The system is trying to use a proxy that belongs to a different namespace or system.
  Transport or system inconsistencies where the proxy is missing.
  Incorrect configuration or missing software component that provides the proxy.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Proxy Existence:
  
  Go to transaction SPROXY (Proxy Builder).
  Search for the base proxy name mentioned in the error.
  Verify if the proxy exists and is active.
  
  
  
  Generate or Re-generate Proxy:
  
  If the proxy does not exist, generate it from the corresponding WSDL or Enterprise Service Repository (ESR).
  If it exists but is inactive or inconsistent, regenerate or re-import it.
  
  
  
  Check Software Component and Add-ons:
  
  Ensure that the required software component or add-on that provides the proxy is installed and active.
  Sometimes proxies are delivered with specific SAP add-ons or support packages.
  
  
  
  Transport and System Consistency:
  
  If the proxy was transported from another system, verify that the transport was successful.
  Check for inconsistencies in the transport logs.
  
  
  
  Check Namespace and Configuration:
  
  Verify that the namespace of the proxy matches the expected namespace.
  Check the configuration of the web service or integration scenario that uses the proxy.
  
  
  
  Re-import or Repair Proxy:
  
  If the proxy is corrupted or missing, re-import it from the ESR or WSDL.
  Use transaction SPROXY to import or generate proxies.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure the user executing the process has authorization to access the proxy.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction SPROXY: Used to manage and generate ABAP proxies.
  Enterprise Services Repository (ESR): Source for proxy generation.
  WSDL: Web Service Description Language file used to generate proxies.
  SAP Note: Check for any SAP Notes related to proxy generation or the specific proxy name.
  Proxy Types: Base proxies are generated from WSDL or ESR and are used in web service communication.
  Integration Scenarios: This error often appears in scenarios involving SAP PI/PO, SAP Cloud Integration, or direct web service calls.
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WS_TOOL230 Base Proxy for &1 not found means the system cannot find the required base proxy class. The fix is to verify the proxy's existence in SPROXY, generate or re-import it if missing, ensure the correct software components are installed, and check system consistency and configuration.
  
  If you provide the actual proxy name (the value of &1), I can help you with more specific steps.