How To Fix WSS205 - Error when reading the service end point '&1' - service '&2'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSS - Web Services Security

• Message number: 205

• Message text: Error when reading the service end point '&1' - service '&2'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSS205 - Error when reading the service end point '&1' - service '&2' ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WSS205 Error when reading the service end point '&1' - service '&2'
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Web Services or SOA (Service-Oriented Architecture) when the system tries to access or read a specified service endpoint but fails. The placeholders &1 and &2 represent the endpoint URL and the service name, respectively.
  Common causes include:
  
  Incorrect or unreachable service endpoint URL: The URL specified for the web service endpoint is incorrect, malformed, or the service is not available at that address.
  Network connectivity issues: The SAP system cannot reach the endpoint due to network problems, firewall restrictions, or proxy issues.
  Service not active or deployed: The target web service is not active, not deployed, or has been removed.
  SSL or certificate issues: If the endpoint uses HTTPS, SSL handshake failures or certificate trust issues can prevent reading the endpoint.
  Authorization or authentication failures: The SAP system lacks the necessary credentials or permissions to access the service.
  Configuration errors: Incorrect configuration in SOAMANAGER or the service consumer proxy.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WSS205 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Verify the Endpoint URL:
  
  Check the endpoint URL (&1) for correctness.
  Test the URL in a browser or with a tool like curl or Postman to ensure it is reachable.
  
  
  
  Check Network Connectivity:
  
  Ensure the SAP server can reach the endpoint URL.
  Check firewall rules, proxy settings, and network routes.
  
  
  
  Validate Service Availability:
  
  Confirm that the service (&2) is active and deployed on the target system.
  If you have access, check the service status on the provider system.
  
  
  
  Review SSL and Certificates:
  
  If HTTPS is used, verify that the SSL certificates are valid and trusted by the SAP system.
  Import necessary certificates into the SAP system's SSL client PSE (Personal Security Environment).
  
  
  
  Check Authentication and Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the credentials configured in SOAMANAGER or the consumer proxy are correct.
  Verify that the user has the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Review SAP Configuration:
  
  In transaction SOAMANAGER, check the logical port configuration for the consumer proxy.
  Recreate or adjust the logical port if necessary.
  Check the service consumer proxy in SE80 or SPROXY.
  
  
  
  Check SAP Notes and Logs:
  
  Look for relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues with the service or endpoint.
  Review system logs (SM21), application logs (SLG1), or trace files for more detailed error information.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  SOAMANAGER — Web Service Configuration
  SPROXY — Proxy Generation and Configuration
  SMICM — Internet Communication Manager (check network connectivity)
  STRUST — SSL Certificate Management
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for notes related to WSS205 or web service endpoint errors.
  Example: SAP Note 1234567 (hypothetical) might provide specific fixes.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal on Web Services and SOA.
  SAP Gateway and Web Services troubleshooting guides.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact endpoint and service names, or additional log details, I can help you further narrow down the issue.