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Context

You can use several methods to find the Web service you want to configure.

Note

You cannot configure XI 3.0-compatible Web services.

Procedure

  1. Log on to SAP NetWeaver Administrator using the following address: http://[host]:[port]/nwa
  2. Choose Start of the navigation path SOA Next navigation step Application and Scenario Communication Next navigation step Single Service Administration End of the navigation path.

    Alternatively, you can use the quick link /ssadmin as follows: http://<host>:<port>/nwa/ssadmin

  3. Find the service definitions, which you want to configure. Proceed as follows:

    • Search for service definitions by name (basic)

      1. 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.

      2. In the Find field, enter service definition name.

        You can use an asterisk (*), or a question mark (?), as wildcards in the search string.

      3. 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 port type 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.

      4. 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.

      5. Choose Go .

    • Search for service definitions by name (advanced).

      1. 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.

      2. In the Find field, Search by field , and State field, enter the basic search criteria.

      3. Choose a service definition classification from the Select Classification dropdown menu.

      4. Choose a classification from the tables, and then add or remove it using the arrows.

      5. Choose Go .

    • Browse service definitions by classification.

      1. Choose the Browse tab.

      2. From the dropdown menu, select a service definition classification.

      The system lists all available service definitions, which match your search criteria.

    The system lists all available service definitions, which match your search criteria.

  4. Select the service definition you want to configure, and then choose the Configuration tab.

    You can create and configure a new service endpoint, or edit the configuration settings of an existing one.

Results

Proceed with the other steps of the procedure. For more information, see Configuring Individual Web Services .