How To Fix WSD_MESSAGE077 - Maintain application name in Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSD_MESSAGE - Message class for WSD

• Message number: 077

• Message text: Maintain application name in Customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSD_MESSAGE077 - Maintain application name in Customizing ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WSD_MESSAGE077: Maintain application name in Customizing
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system expects an application name to be maintained in the customizing settings but it is missing or not properly configured. Typically, this happens in scenarios involving Web Service Definition (WSD) or when integrating certain applications that require the application name to be defined in the customizing tables.
  In other words, the system is trying to process or call a service or function module that requires an application name as a parameter or configuration, but it cannot find this information in the customizing settings.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During Web Service consumption or generation.
  When configuring or using certain SAP Business Objects or services that require application-specific settings.
  When the system tries to resolve the application context but the customizing entry is missing.
  During runtime of certain transactions or programs that rely on application-specific customizing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain the Application Name in Customizing:
  
  Go to the relevant customizing transaction or IMG path where the application names are maintained.
  For Web Service related customizing, this is often under:
  SPRO -> SAP NetWeaver -> Application Server -> Web Services -> Configuration -> Maintain Application Names
  
  Alternatively, the path might be:
  SPRO -> Cross-Application Components -> Web Services -> Application Settings -> Maintain Application Names
  
  Add or maintain the required application name that the error message refers to.
  
  
  
  Check the Application Name in the Service or Program:
  
  Verify the application name being passed or expected by the service or program.
  Ensure it matches exactly with the one maintained in customizing (case-sensitive).
  
  
  
  Transport the Customizing:
  
  If you are working in a development or quality system, make sure the customizing entries are transported to production.
  
  
  
  Check OSS Notes:
  
  Sometimes, this error might be related to a known issue fixed by SAP patches or notes. Search for OSS notes related to WSD_MESSAGE077 or the specific application/service you are working with.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO - Customizing Implementation Guide
  SOAMANAGER - Web Service Configuration and Administration
  SICF - Maintain Services (for Web Services)
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  The application names might be stored in tables like WSD_APPNAMES or similar, depending on the SAP version and component.
  
  
  
  SAP Help and Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help Portal for Web Services configuration.
  Check SAP Notes and Knowledge Base Articles for specific scenarios.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WSD_MESSAGE077 Maintain application name in Customizing indicates that the system requires an application name configuration in customizing which is currently missing. To resolve it, maintain the required application name in the customizing settings under the Web Services or relevant application configuration node.
  
  If you provide the exact context or transaction where this error occurs, I can help you with more precise steps.