How To Fix WS_TOOL868 - &1 exception &2 is not available in the endpoint

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 868

• Message text: &1 exception &2 is not available in the endpoint

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS_TOOL868 - &1 exception &2 is not available in the endpoint ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WS_TOOL868 &1 exception &2 is not available in the endpoint
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs in the context of SAP Web Services or SOAP communication. It indicates that a particular exception (error type) that the client or service expects to handle is not defined or available in the WSDL endpoint of the web service.
  In other words, the web service's WSDL (Web Services Description Language) does not declare the exception &2 that the client is trying to catch or handle. This mismatch causes the runtime to fail when it tries to process or map the exception.
  Typical causes include:
  
  The WSDL used by the client is outdated or does not include the exception definition.
  The service implementation has changed, but the WSDL was not updated or regenerated.
  The client proxy or consumer is expecting exceptions that are not declared in the service interface.
  Incorrect or incomplete service interface definition in the SAP system.
  Transport or endpoint configuration issues causing the wrong WSDL to be referenced.
  
  
  Solution / How to Fix:
  
  
  Check the WSDL:
  
  Retrieve the WSDL from the service endpoint.
  Verify if the exception &2 (the specific exception name) is declared in the WSDL under the fault messages.
  If it is missing, the service interface needs to be updated.
  
  
  
  Regenerate the WSDL and Proxy:
  
  If you are the service provider, regenerate the WSDL after ensuring the exception is properly declared in the service interface.
  If you are the consumer, regenerate the proxy classes or client stubs from the updated WSDL.
  
  
  
  Update the Service Interface:
  
  In SAP, check the service interface (e.g., in SOAMANAGER or SE80 for ABAP services).
  Make sure the exception is declared in the interface and is part of the fault messages.
  If you have custom exceptions, ensure they are properly defined and exposed.
  
  
  
  Synchronize Client and Server:
  
  Ensure that both client and server use the same version of the WSDL.
  Clear any caches that might hold old WSDL or proxy definitions.
  
  
  
  Check Endpoint Configuration:
  
  Verify the endpoint URL is correct and points to the intended service.
  Sometimes, pointing to a wrong or old endpoint can cause this error.
  
  
  
  Transport and Middleware:
  
  If middleware or adapters are involved, ensure they are not stripping or altering the fault definitions.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  
  Message Components:
  
  &1 = The tool or component reporting the error (e.g., WS_TOOL).
  &2 = The name of the exception that is missing.
  
  
  
  Where it occurs:
  
  During runtime when a SOAP fault is received or expected.
  When the client tries to handle an exception not declared in the WSDL.
  
  
  
  Related SAP Notes / Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to Web Service exceptions and WSDL synchronization.
  SAP Help Portal on Web Services and Exception Handling.
  
  
  
  Debugging Tips:
  
  Use transaction SOAMANAGER to inspect and regenerate service definitions.
  Use SE80 or SE24 to check the service interface and exception classes.
  Use tools like SOAP UI to test the WSDL and see if the fault messages are declared.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Exception not declared in the WSDL endpoint, causing mismatch between client and service.
  
  
  Solution
  Regenerate WSDL and proxies, update service interface to include the exception, sync client and server.
  
  
  Checkpoints
  WSDL fault messages, service interface definitions, endpoint URLs, proxy regeneration.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact exception name (&2) and the context (client or server side), I can help you with more specific steps.