How To Fix SRT_ADMIN222 - Service user &1 already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRT_ADMIN - Administration Messages for SOAP Runtime

• Message number: 222

• Message text: Service user &1 already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRT_ADMIN222 - Service user &1 already exists ?

  The SAP error message SRT_ADMIN222 indicates that a service user you are trying to create or register already exists in the system. This typically occurs in the context of configuring SAP's web services or when setting up the SAP Process Integration (PI) or Process Orchestration (PO) environments.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate User Creation: The most common cause is that the service user you are trying to create has already been created in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings where the system is attempting to create a user that is already defined.
  System Migration or Upgrade: If the system has been migrated or upgraded, existing users may not have been properly handled, leading to conflicts.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Users:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) in SAP.
  Enter the service user name indicated in the error message and check if it already exists.
  If it exists, you can either use the existing user or modify it as needed.
  
  
  
  Modify Existing User:
  
  If the user exists but needs changes (like roles or authorizations), you can modify the user settings in SU01.
  
  
  
  Delete or Rename:
  
  If the existing user is not needed, you can delete it (if permissible) or rename it to avoid conflicts.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the relevant transaction (like SRT_ADMIN) to ensure that you are not trying to create a user that is already defined.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of your SAP system for any known issues or additional steps that may be required.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a production environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SRT_ADMIN: Service Registry Administration
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the service user has the necessary roles and authorizations to perform the required actions in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SRT_ADMIN222 error and continue with your configuration or setup tasks in SAP.