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Message type: E = Error
Message class: WS_TOOL - Message Class for Web Services and Virtual Endpoints
Message number: 251
Message text: Error retrieving Base Service Definition for &1.
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WS_TOOL251
- Error retrieving Base Service Definition for &1. ?SAP Error Message:
WS_TOOL251 Error retrieving Base Service Definition for &1.
Meaning / Cause
This error occurs when the SAP system is unable to retrieve the Base Service Definition for a specified web service or service interface. The placeholder
&1
typically contains the name or identifier of the service or object for which the base service definition is being requested.Common causes include:
Check Service Existence:
SPROXY
(Proxy Builder) or SOAMANAGER
to check the service definitions.Verify Service Registration:
Check Service Metadata:
SICF
to check if the relevant ICF services are active.Authorization:
S_SERVICE
, S_ICF
, S_RFC
).System Connectivity:
SM59
.Re-import or Re-generate Service Definitions:
Check Logs and Traces:
SM21
), developer traces (ST11
), or web service traces (SRT_UTIL
) for more detailed error information.SAP Notes and Support:
WS_TOOL251
for any known bugs or patches.Transactions:
SPROXY
– Proxy Builder for service interfaces.SOAMANAGER
– Web Service Configuration.SICF
– Maintain ICF services.SM59
– RFC Destinations.SRT_UTIL
– Web Service Utilities and Traces.SAP Components:
Typical Scenarios:
If you provide the exact service name or context, more specific guidance can be given.
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