How To Fix SRT_ADMIN501 - Password change failed for service destination &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRT_ADMIN - Administration Messages for SOAP Runtime

• Message number: 501

• Message text: Password change failed for service destination &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRT_ADMIN501 - Password change failed for service destination &1 ?

  The SAP error message SRT_ADMIN501 indicates that there was a failure in changing the password for a service destination in the SAP system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's web services and service-oriented architecture (SOA) when trying to update the credentials for a service destination.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Credentials: The new password being set may be incorrect or does not meet the required complexity criteria.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to change the password may not have the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  Service Destination Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the service destination itself, such as incorrect endpoint URLs or missing parameters.
  Network Issues: There could be network connectivity problems that prevent the system from reaching the service destination.
  System Lock: The service destination might be locked or in a state that prevents changes.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Credentials: Ensure that the new password is correct and meets any complexity requirements set by the system.
  Check Authorizations: Make sure that the user has the necessary authorizations to change the password for the service destination. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  Review Service Destination Configuration: Go to the transaction code SOAMANAGER and check the configuration of the service destination. Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  Test Connectivity: Use tools like ping or telnet to check if the service destination is reachable from the SAP system. If there are network issues, resolve them accordingly.
  Check for Locks: Investigate if the service destination is locked or if there are any ongoing transactions that might be preventing changes. You can check this in the transaction SM12 for locks.
  Review Logs: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that might provide additional context on why the password change failed.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SOAMANAGER: For managing service definitions and service destinations.
  SLG1: For viewing application logs.
  SM12: For checking and managing locks.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on configuring service destinations and troubleshooting web service issues.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.