Managing WSDL Documents
Context
This procedure enables you to open, download, and test a WSDL document of a specific Web service.
The WSDL document of a service contains the location information for all endpoints grouped in the service.
Procedure
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Log on to the SAP NetWeaver Administrator. To start the SAP NetWeaver Administrator, in a web browser enter the following address:
http://<host>:<port>/nwa
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Choose SOA . Alternatively, you can use the quick link /ssadmin as follows:
http://<host>:<port>/nwa/ssadmin
The Single Service Administration screen opens.
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Choose a service definition. To find a service definition, on the Service Definitions tab, proceed as follows:
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Search for service definitions by name (basic)
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Choose the Search tab, and then choose Basic .
The basic search mode is enabled if the Advanced switch is displayed on the Add Services window.
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In the Find field, enter service definition name.
You can use an asterisk (*), or a question mark (?), as wildcards in the search string.
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In the Search by dropdown menu, select the search method you want to use.
The table below outlines the meaning of each state.
Search Item
Meaning
WSDL Porttype Name
This option enables search by the porttype name of the Web service, included in the WSDL document.
Internal Name
This option enables search by the internal name with which the Web service is deployed on the system.
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In the State dropdown menu, choose the state of the service definition.
The table below outlines the meaning of each state.
State
Meaning
Activated/Deployed
The service definition does not have a callable service endpoint with runtime configuration settings. However, the service operations already have an implementation.
Configured
The service definition has a callable service endpoint with runtime configuration settings.
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Choose Go.
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Search for service definitions by name (advanced).
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Choose the Search tab, and then choose Advanced .
The advanced search mode is enabled if the Basic switch is displayed on the Add Services window.
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In the Find , Search by , and State fields, enter the basic search criteria.
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Choose a service definition classification from the Select Classification dropdown menu.
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Choose a classification from the tables, and then add or remove it using the arrows.
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Choose Go .
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Browse service definitions by classification.
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Choose the Browse tab.
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From the dropdown menu, select a service definition classification.
The system lists all available service definitions, which match your search criteria.
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The system lists all available service definitions, which match your search criteria.
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Choose the WSDLs tab.
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Choose a WSDL document from the list.
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Perform one of the following activities:
Activity
Steps
Viewing a WSDL document of a specific service definition
Choose the hyperlink to open the WSDL document in a new browser.
Downloading a WSDL document of a specific service definition
Choose ZIP Download and save the WSDL file on the file system.
Testing a Web service
Choose Test .
The WS Navigator acts as a Web service client that invokes and tests a specific Web service. More information: Testing Web Services in the Web Services Navigator .

