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Cannot create SOAP connection from a WSDL file using the wizard
SA-2871
Summary
Cannot create a SOAP connection from a WSDL file using the wizard. After browsing to the WSDL location and clicking next an error displays saying that the field cannot be blank and the system wipes out what was entered in the field.
Error Messages
Source Location: This field cannot be blank
Steps to Reproduce
DesignerStudio > Integration > Connectors > Create SOAP Integration
Selected: Upload WSDL from File
Browse to WSDL location
Clicked ‘Next’ button
Root Cause
The root cause of this problem is a defect in Pegasystems’ code/rules. This is a regression in Pega 7.1.5. The problem does not occur in earlier or later product releases.
Resolution
To get pass this issue, copy the desired WSDL file to the file system of the PRPC server, choose Upload WSDL via URL, and specify the full path of the WSDL file in the field, such as file:///c:/users/test/myWSDL.wsdl.
The following PDN article discusses this issue in greater detail:
https://pdn.pega.com/integration/troubleshooting-new-soap-integration-does-not-upload-wsdl-from-file
Published January 31, 2016 - Updated October 8, 2020
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