How To Fix SRT013 - Specify a program name

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRT - Messages in report tree (Hierarchy tool)

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Specify a program name

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRT013 - Specify a program name ?

  The SAP error message SRT013: "Specify a program name" typically occurs in the context of SAP's web services or integration scenarios, particularly when using the SAP Process Integration (PI) or SAP Process Orchestration (PO) components. This error indicates that a required program name has not been specified in the configuration or during the execution of a web service call.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Program Name: The most common cause of this error is that the program name (or service name) required for the web service call is not provided in the configuration settings.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the web service or the integration scenario, where the program name is either incorrectly specified or omitted.
  Service Definition Issues: The service definition in the Enterprise Services Repository (ESR) may not be correctly set up, leading to the absence of a program name.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user executing the service may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified program.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system (e.g., Integration Directory or Service Registry) and ensure that the program name is specified correctly.
  Verify that the service endpoint is correctly defined and that all required parameters are filled in.
  
  
  
  Review Service Definitions:
  
  Check the service definitions in the Enterprise Services Repository (ESR) to ensure that the program name is included and correctly configured.
  If necessary, regenerate the service interfaces or update the service definitions.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the web service has the necessary authorizations to access the program. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the web service call again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using for any additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific notes related to the SRT013 error, as they may provide additional insights or patches.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SOAMANAGER for web service configuration and SXMB_MONI for monitoring messages in PI/PO.
  Logs and Traces: Review logs and traces in the SAP system to gather more information about the error context, which can help in diagnosing the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.