How To Fix SRT_REG027 - Cannot create external alias (URL too long)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRT_REG - SRT Registry

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Cannot create external alias (URL too long)

What causes this issue?

The length of the URL for external aliases in the ICF
is restricted to 120
characters.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRT_REG027 - Cannot create external alias (URL too long) ?

  The SAP error message SRT_REG027: Cannot create external alias (URL too long) typically occurs in the context of SAP Process Integration (PI) or SAP Process Orchestration (PO) when the system is trying to create an external alias for a service but the URL exceeds the maximum length allowed by the system.
  Cause:
  
  URL Length Exceeded: The primary cause of this error is that the URL being used to create the external alias is too long. SAP has a limit on the length of URLs, and if the URL exceeds this limit, the system cannot process it.
  Configuration Issues: Sometimes, the configuration of the service or the way the URL is constructed can lead to excessively long URLs.
  Service Endpoint: If the service endpoint is constructed dynamically and includes many parameters or lengthy values, it can lead to a long URL.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Shorten the URL: Review the URL being used and try to shorten it. This can involve:
  
  Reducing the number of parameters.
  Using shorter parameter names.
  Avoiding unnecessary query parameters.
  
  
  
  Check Service Configuration: Ensure that the service configuration is optimal and does not include redundant or overly verbose information that could contribute to a long URL.
  
  
  Use Path Parameters: If applicable, consider using path parameters instead of query parameters to reduce the overall length of the URL.
  
  
  Review External Alias Settings: Check the settings for external aliases in the SAP system. Ensure that they are configured correctly and do not include unnecessary information.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for any specific limitations regarding URL lengths and best practices for configuring services.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this issue or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP PI/PO Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for Process Integration or Process Orchestration for guidelines on service configuration and URL management.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  System Logs: Check the system logs for additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.