How To Fix WS_TOOL424 - No services found in registry for provided criteria

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 424

• Message text: No services found in registry for provided criteria

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS_TOOL424 - No services found in registry for provided criteria ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WS_TOOL424 No services found in registry for provided criteria
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the SAP Web Service tool (such as the SOAMANAGER or WS Navigator) tries to find web services in the service registry (like the SAP Enterprise Services Repository or the Web Service Registry) based on certain search criteria, but no matching services are found.
  Common reasons include:
  
  The search criteria entered (such as service name, namespace, or other filters) do not match any registered services.
  The service registry is empty or not properly populated.
  The connection to the service registry is not correctly configured or is down.
  The service you are looking for has not been created, activated, or published yet.
  Authorization issues preventing the user from viewing services in the registry.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Search Criteria:
  
  Verify that the search parameters (service name, namespace, etc.) are correct and not too restrictive.
  Try broadening the search criteria to see if any services appear.
  
  
  
  Verify Service Registration:
  
  Ensure that the web service you are looking for has been created and published in the service registry.
  Use transaction SE80 or SOAMANAGER to check if the service exists and is active.
  
  
  
  Check Service Registry Configuration:
  
  Confirm that the connection to the service registry is properly configured.
  In SOAMANAGER, check the "Service Registry" settings and test the connection.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Make sure your user has the necessary authorizations to view services in the registry.
  Check roles and authorizations related to web services and SOAMANAGER.
  
  
  
  Check System Logs and Traces:
  
  Look into system logs (transaction SM21) or traces (ST22, SICF) for any related errors that might indicate connectivity or authorization problems.
  
  
  
  Activate Services:
  
  If the service is not active, activate it in SOAMANAGER or relevant transaction.
  
  
  
  Refresh or Rebuild Registry:
  
  Sometimes the registry cache might be outdated. Refresh or rebuild the registry if possible.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  SOAMANAGER — Web Service Configuration Tool
  SE80 — Object Navigator (to check service objects)
  SICF — Maintain Services (to check if ICF services are active)
  SM59 — RFC Destinations (to check connections)
  SM21 — System Log
  ST22 — Dump Analysis
  
  
  
  Notes and Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal on Web Services and SOAMANAGER
  SAP OSS Notes related to WS_TOOL424 or service registry issues
  
  
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  When integrating with external systems via web services, ensure that the services are properly published and accessible.
  When migrating or upgrading systems, verify that the service registry is correctly migrated and configured.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., which transaction or tool you encountered this error in, or what you were trying to do), I can give more tailored advice.