How To Fix SRT_REG073 - SOAP application unknown; service cannot be registered

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRT_REG - SRT Registry

• Message number: 073

• Message text: SOAP application unknown; service cannot be registered

What causes this issue?

The SOAP application is not known in the SOAP Runtime Registry.
The service cannot be registered.

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?

First register the SOAP application. You can use the report
<DS:REPN.SRT_REGISTER_APPLICATION>SRT_REGISTER_APPLICATION</> to do
this.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRT_REG073 - SOAP application unknown; service cannot be registered ?

  The SAP error message SRT_REG073 indicates that there is an issue with the registration of a SOAP application in the SAP system. This error typically occurs when the system cannot identify the specified SOAP service or when the service is not properly configured.
  Causes:
  
  Service Not Defined: The SOAP service you are trying to register may not be defined in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Service URL: The URL provided for the SOAP service might be incorrect or not reachable.
  Authorization Issues: The user or system trying to register the service may not have the necessary authorizations.
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the SAP Gateway or the service definition.
  Network Issues: There could be network connectivity problems preventing the SAP system from reaching the SOAP service.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Service Definition:
  
  Ensure that the SOAP service is correctly defined in the SAP system. You can check this in transaction SOAMANAGER.
  Verify that the service is active and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Validate Service URL:
  
  Confirm that the URL for the SOAP service is correct and accessible. You can test the URL in a web browser or use tools like Postman to ensure it is reachable.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check the authorizations of the user or system trying to register the service. Ensure that they have the necessary permissions to perform the registration.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in SOAMANAGER. Ensure that the service binding and endpoint are correctly set up.
  If applicable, check the settings in the Service Registry.
  
  
  
  Network Connectivity:
  
  Ensure that there are no network issues preventing the SAP system from accessing the SOAP service. Check firewall settings, proxy configurations, and network routes.
  
  
  
  Check Logs:
  
  Review the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or details that could provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Restart Services:
  
  Sometimes, restarting the relevant services or the SAP system itself can resolve transient issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SOAMANAGER: For managing web services and their configurations.
  SLG1: For viewing application logs.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on configuring and managing SOAP services.
  
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.