How To Fix SRF_RUNTIME046 - Submission failed. Outbound service inactive. Check communication setup.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRF_RUNTIME - Statutory Reporting Framework Runtime Messages

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Submission failed. Outbound service inactive. Check communication setup.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRF_RUNTIME046 - Submission failed. Outbound service inactive. Check communication setup. ?

  The SAP error message SRF_RUNTIME046 indicates that there is an issue with the submission of a service due to the outbound service being inactive. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Service Runtime Framework (SRF), which is used for managing service-oriented architecture (SOA) communications.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Outbound Service Inactivity: The specific outbound service that is supposed to handle the request is not active or has not been properly configured.
  Communication Setup Issues: There may be issues with the communication setup between the systems, such as incorrect endpoint URLs, missing communication arrangements, or misconfigured logical ports.
  Authorization Issues: The user or service account may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the outbound service.
  Network Issues: There could be network connectivity problems preventing the service from being reached.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SRF_RUNTIME046 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Outbound Service Status:
  
  Go to the SAP system where the service is defined.
  Use transaction code SOAMANAGER to check the status of the outbound service.
  Ensure that the service is active and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Verify Communication Setup:
  
  In SOAMANAGER, check the communication arrangements and logical ports.
  Ensure that the endpoint URL is correct and reachable.
  Test the connection to ensure that the service can be called successfully.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations for the user or service account that is trying to execute the outbound service.
  Ensure that the necessary permissions are granted.
  
  
  
  Check Network Connectivity:
  
  Verify that there are no network issues preventing access to the service.
  Use tools like ping or telnet to check connectivity to the service endpoint.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or details that could provide more context about the failure.
  
  
  
  Restart Services:
  
  If applicable, restart the relevant services or the SAP application server to ensure that all configurations are reloaded.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SOAMANAGER: For managing web services and communication arrangements.
  SLG1: For viewing application logs.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on configuring and troubleshooting outbound services.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the SRF_RUNTIME046 error.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.