How To Fix SRT_REG011 - Address & already being used

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRT_REG - SRT Registry

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Address & already being used

What causes this issue?

You want to release a Web Service under the address &V1&.
This address is already being used by another Web Service:
Web Service key: &v2&
Web Service definition: &v3&
SOAP application: &v4&
This address can be assigned to one Web Service only.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRT_REG011 - Address & already being used ?

  The SAP error message SRT_REG011 indicates that the address you are trying to register is already in use. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's web services or service-oriented architecture (SOA) when you attempt to register a service endpoint that conflicts with an existing one.
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Registration: The most common cause is that the address you are trying to register has already been registered in the system. This can happen if:
  
  The same service is being registered multiple times.
  There is a misconfiguration in the service registration process.
  A previous registration was not properly cleaned up or removed.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings of the service or the system that lead to conflicts.
  
  
  System Caching: Sometimes, the system may cache old configurations, leading to conflicts when trying to register a new service.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Registrations: 
  
  Use transaction code SOAMANAGER to check the existing service registrations. Look for the address that is causing the conflict and verify if it is indeed already registered.
  If you find a duplicate, you may need to remove or modify the existing registration.
  
  
  
  Remove Duplicate Entries:
  
  If you confirm that the address is already in use and you do not need the existing registration, you can delete it from the SOA Manager.
  
  
  
  Modify the Address:
  
  If the existing registration is required, consider modifying the address you are trying to register to avoid the conflict.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the service to ensure there are no misconfigurations that could lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Clear Cache:
  
  If you suspect caching issues, you may want to clear the cache or restart the relevant services to ensure that the system is using the latest configurations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to service registration and the specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SOAMANAGER for service management and SICF for service activation.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Logs: Review system logs (e.g., SLG1) for additional context or error messages that may provide more insight into the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.