How To Fix WS_TOOL416 - Object & of type & was deleted successfully

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 416

• Message text: Object & of type & was deleted successfully

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS_TOOL416 - Object & of type & was deleted successfully ?

  The SAP message WS_TOOL416 with the text:
  Object & of type & was deleted successfully
  is an informational message, not an error. It indicates that an object of a certain type has been deleted successfully in the system.
  
  Explanation
  
  Message Class: WS_TOOL  
  Message Number: 416  
  Message Text: Object & of type & was deleted successfully  
  Type: Information (not an error or warning)
  
  This message typically appears when you delete an object (such as a workflow, a tool, or a repository object) in SAP, and the system confirms that the deletion was successful.
  
  Cause
  
  You or a process have deleted an object (e.g., a workflow, a tool, or another repository object).
  The system confirms the deletion with this informational message.
  
  
  Solution
  
  No action is required because this is a confirmation message.
  If you did not intend to delete the object, you may need to restore it from a backup or recreate it.
  If you want to avoid seeing this message repeatedly, check the process or user action that triggers the deletion.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Message Class WS_TOOL is related to workflow tools and repository objects.
  This message is part of the standard SAP message handling to confirm successful operations.
  If you want to see the message details in SAP GUI, you can use transaction SE91 and enter message class WS_TOOL and message number 416.
  If you are troubleshooting workflow or repository object deletions, check the logs or change documents to understand who or what deleted the object.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Message
  WS_TOOL416
  
  
  Type
  Information (Success confirmation)
  
  
  Cause
  An object of a certain type was deleted
  
  
  Solution
  No action needed; message confirms success
  
  
  Related
  Workflow tools, repository object management
  
  
  
  
  If you are seeing this message unexpectedly or in a context where you did not delete anything, you may want to investigate background jobs, workflows, or user actions that might be deleting objects automatically.