How To Fix SRT_MONI_STEPS003 - Error when executing proxy object

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRT_MONI_STEPS - Message Class for SOAP Runtime Steps

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Error when executing proxy object

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRT_MONI_STEPS003 - Error when executing proxy object ?

  The SAP error message SRT_MONI_STEPS003 typically occurs when there is an issue with the execution of a proxy object in the context of SAP's web services or integration scenarios. This error is often related to the SAP Process Integration (PI) or SAP Process Orchestration (PO) environments.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration of the proxy settings, such as the service endpoint, message types, or communication channels.
  Network Issues: Problems with network connectivity between the SAP system and the external service or system.
  Authorization Issues: The user or service account executing the proxy may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action.
  Data Issues: Invalid or unexpected data being sent in the request, which the receiving system cannot process.
  Service Availability: The target service may be down or not reachable, leading to a failure in the proxy execution.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SRT_MONI_STEPS003 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration of the proxy object in the SAP system. Ensure that the service endpoint is correctly defined and that the communication channel is properly set up.
  Check the settings in the Integration Directory (if using PI/PO) to ensure that the routing and mapping are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Network Connectivity:
  
  Test the network connectivity to the target service. You can use tools like ping or telnet to check if the service is reachable from the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user or service account executing the proxy has the necessary authorizations. Check the roles and authorizations assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Review the data being sent in the proxy call. Ensure that it meets the expected format and that all required fields are populated correctly.
  
  
  
  Service Status:
  
  Check the status of the target service. If it is down or experiencing issues, you may need to wait until it is back online or contact the service provider for support.
  
  
  
  Error Logs:
  
  Review the error logs in the SAP system (transaction codes like SLG1 for application logs or SRT_MONI for monitoring) to get more details about the error. This can provide insights into what went wrong during the execution.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  If possible, test the proxy call using a tool like SOAP UI or Postman to see if the issue is with the SAP system or the external service.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SRT_MONI: Service Runtime Monitoring, where you can monitor the status of web service calls.
  SLG1: Application Log, to check for detailed error logs related to the execution.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on configuring and troubleshooting web services and proxies.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying cause of the SRT_MONI_STEPS003 error.