How To Fix WSS025 - Internal configuration error

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSS - Web Services Security

• Message number: 025

• Message text: Internal configuration error

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSS025 - Internal configuration error ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WSS025 - Internal configuration error
  
  Cause:
  The error message WSS025 Internal configuration error typically occurs in the context of SAP Web Services or SAP PI/PO (Process Integration/Process Orchestration) when there is a problem with the internal configuration of the web service runtime environment. This can be due to:
  
  Incorrect or incomplete configuration of the web service runtime.
  Missing or inconsistent entries in the configuration tables related to web services.
  Corrupted or inconsistent service registry or configuration cache.
  Issues with the SOAP runtime or WS runtime environment.
  Problems in the Integration Engine or Adapter Engine configuration.
  Transport or communication channel misconfiguration.
  
  In short, the system detects an inconsistency or missing configuration data that it requires to process the web service request.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve WSS025 Internal configuration error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Web Service Runtime Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration of the web service runtime in transaction SOAMANAGER.
  Ensure that the service definitions, bindings, and endpoints are correctly maintained.
  Re-generate or re-activate the service if necessary.
  
  
  
  Review Integration Engine Configuration:
  
  If using SAP PI/PO, check the Integration Directory and ensure that the communication channels and service interfaces are correctly configured.
  Restart the Integration Engine or Adapter Engine if needed.
  
  
  
  Clear Cache and Refresh Configuration:
  
  Sometimes, clearing the cache related to web services can help.
  Use transaction SICF to check and activate the relevant services.
  Use transaction SPROXY to regenerate proxy objects if proxies are involved.
  
  
  
  Check for Missing or Inconsistent Entries:
  
  Use transaction WSADMIN or related tools to check the web service configuration.
  Look for missing entries or inconsistencies in the configuration tables.
  
  
  
  Review System Logs and Traces:
  
  Check the system log (transaction SM21) and developer traces (transaction ST11) for more detailed error messages.
  Use transaction SLG1 to check application logs related to web services.
  
  
  
  Apply SAP Notes:
  
  Search the SAP Support Portal for notes related to WSS025.
  Apply any relevant patches or corrections.
  
  
  
  Restart SAP Services:
  
  In some cases, restarting the SAP Web Dispatcher or the application server can resolve transient configuration issues.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SOAMANAGER – Web Service Configuration
  SICF – Maintain Services
  SPROXY – Proxy Generation
  WSADMIN – Web Service Administration
  SM21 – System Log
  SLG1 – Application Log
  
  
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  Occurs during web service consumption or exposure.
  Happens after system upgrades or transport imports that affect web service configuration.
  May appear when proxy objects are out of sync.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and KBAs:
  
  Always check the SAP ONE Support Launchpad for the latest notes on WSS025.
  Example note search terms: "WSS025 Internal configuration error", "Web service configuration error WSS025".
  
  
  
  
  If the problem persists after these steps, consider raising a support ticket with SAP, providing detailed logs and configuration screenshots for further analysis.