How To Fix SRT_WSP020 - Subject type '&2' is not in scope '&1' of property '&3:&4'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRT_WSP - Messages for SRT WSP

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Subject type '&2' is not in scope '&1' of property '&3:&4'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRT_WSP020 - Subject type '&2' is not in scope '&1' of property '&3:&4' ?

  The SAP error message SRT_WSP020 indicates that there is an issue with the Web Service configuration, specifically related to the subject type not being in the expected scope. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Process Integration (PI) or SAP Process Orchestration (PO) when dealing with web services.
  Cause:
  The error message can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The subject type specified in the web service call is not defined in the expected scope. This could be due to a misconfiguration in the service definition or the service consumer.
  Authorization Issues: The user or service account making the request may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified subject type.
  Service Definition Changes: If there have been recent changes to the service definitions or the underlying data model, the subject type may no longer be valid or recognized.
  Namespace Issues: The subject type may be defined in a different namespace than what is being referenced in the call.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SRT_WSP020 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration of the web service in the SAP system. Ensure that the subject type is correctly defined in the service interface and that it matches the expected scope.
  Review the service consumer configuration to ensure it is correctly set up to call the web service.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check the authorizations for the user or service account making the request. Ensure that it has the necessary permissions to access the subject type in question.
  
  
  
  Validate Service Definitions:
  
  If there have been recent changes to the service definitions, review those changes to ensure that the subject type is still valid and correctly defined.
  If necessary, regenerate the service proxy or update the service reference in the consumer application.
  
  
  
  Namespace Verification:
  
  Ensure that the namespace used in the web service call matches the namespace defined in the service interface. If there are discrepancies, update the call to use the correct namespace.
  
  
  
  Check Logs:
  
  Review the application logs and the SAP Gateway logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the web service call again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for Web Services and Process Integration for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the SRT_WSP020 error in your SAP environment.