How To Fix XSS_SER071 - Helper service &1 does not exist.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XSS_SER - Messages for XSS services

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Helper service &1 does not exist.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XSS_SER071 - Helper service &1 does not exist. ?

  The SAP error message XSS_SER071 indicates that a helper service specified in your configuration does not exist or is not available. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Extended Services (XSS) framework, which is used for various functionalities, including web services and integration scenarios.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Service: The specified helper service (denoted by &1 in the error message) is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the service settings or the service name might be misspelled.
  Transport Issues: If the service was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly activated or may not exist in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified service.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Service Definition:
  
  Go to transaction SOAMANAGER and check if the helper service is defined.
  Ensure that the service name matches exactly with what is being called in your application.
  
  
  
  Activate the Service:
  
  If the service exists but is not activated, activate it in SOAMANAGER.
  Ensure that all necessary bindings and endpoints are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Double-check the configuration settings in your application or the calling program to ensure that the correct service name is being used.
  Look for any typos or incorrect parameters.
  
  
  
  Transport Validation:
  
  If the service was transported, ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request and that they were successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to access the service.
  You may need to check roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific service you are trying to use for any additional configuration steps or prerequisites.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SOAMANAGER: For managing web services and service definitions.
  SE80: For checking the repository for any related objects.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address known issues or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Logs and Traces: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) and system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that could provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.