How To Fix >9402 - Enter a component for interface &1

>9402 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >9 - Messages for TAS

• Message number: 402

• Message text: Enter a component for interface &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >9402 - Enter a component for interface &1 ?

  The SAP error message "9402 Enter a component for interface &1" typically occurs when you are trying to work with an interface in SAP, but the system requires you to specify a component that is associated with that interface. This error is often encountered in the context of SAP PI/PO (Process Integration/Process Orchestration) or when dealing with Business Application Programming Interfaces (BAPIs).
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following reasons:
  
  Missing Component Specification: The interface you are trying to use requires a specific component to be defined, but it has not been provided.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the interface settings or the related components in the SAP system.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering the required component information in the relevant fields.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Interface Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., SOAMANAGER for web services) and check the configuration of