How To Fix SRT_REG028 - Error when creating external alias (&)

SRT_REG028 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRT_REG - SRT Registry

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Error when creating external alias (&)

What causes this issue?

An error occurred when you created the external alias in the ICF.
Possible causes: The ICF service specified as the target element
cannot be referenced from the ICF, has errors, or does not exist.

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

The following ICF service was referenced when you created the alias:
Virtual host: &v2&
URL: &v3&

System Response

How to fix this error?

Create the external alias manually in the ICF (transaction SICF)
and note the messages from the ICF.

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_REG028 - Error when creating external alias (&) ?

  The SAP error message SRT_REG028 typically occurs when there is an issue with the creation of an external alias in the SAP system, particularly in the context of SAP Process Integration (PI) or SAP Process Orchestration (PO). This error can arise due to various reasons, including configuration issues, missing parameters, or incorrect settings.
  Cause of SRT_REG028 Error
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The external alias may not be properly configured in the SAP system. This could include missing parameters or incorrect values in the configuration settings.
  
  
  Invalid Namespace: The namespace used for the external alias might not be valid or properly defined.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to create the external alias may not have the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  
  
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the underlying database or connectivity issues.
  
  
  Duplicate Alias: An attempt to create an alias that already exists can also trigger this error.
  
  
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