How To Fix WS_TOOL260 - Cannot determine Package for Endpoint &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 260

• Message text: Cannot determine Package for Endpoint &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS_TOOL260 - Cannot determine Package for Endpoint &1 ?

  The SAP error message:
  WS_TOOL260 Cannot determine Package for Endpoint &1
  typically occurs in the context of Web Services or SOA (Service-Oriented Architecture) tools within SAP, especially when dealing with Enterprise Services or Web Service configuration in the SAP system.
  
  Cause
  This error means that the system is unable to determine the package (development package or software component) associated with a given endpoint (usually a Web Service endpoint or service definition). The endpoint is identified by the placeholder &1 in the message.
  Possible reasons include:
  
  The endpoint is not assigned to any package in the system.
  The service or endpoint metadata is incomplete or inconsistent.
  The service or endpoint was created or imported without proper package assignment.
  The system is unable to resolve the package due to transport or repository inconsistencies.
  Missing or incorrect configuration in the SOA Manager or Web Service configuration.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve this error, you can try the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Endpoint Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SOAMANAGER.
  Locate the endpoint/service