How To Fix SRT_WSP027 - Specified subject does not have type "Service"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRT_WSP - Messages for SRT WSP

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Specified subject does not have type "Service"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRT_WSP027 - Specified subject does not have type "Service" ?

  The SAP error message SRT_WSP027 indicates that there is an issue with the Web Service configuration, specifically that the specified subject does not have the type "Service." This error typically arises in the context of SAP Process Integration (PI) or SAP Process Orchestration (PO) when dealing with web services.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Service Definition: The web service you are trying to access or invoke is not defined correctly in the SAP system. It may not be recognized as a valid service.
  Service Not Activated: The service might not be activated in the SAP system, which means it cannot be accessed.
  Incorrect URL or Endpoint: The URL or endpoint you are using to access the web service may be incorrect or not pointing to a valid service.
  Service Type Mismatch: The service you are trying to call may not be of the expected type (e.g., it might be a different type of object or service).
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing access to the service.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Service Definition:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction SOAMANAGER and verify that the web service is correctly defined and configured.
  Ensure that the service is of the correct type and is properly set up.
  
  
  
  Activate the Service:
  
  If the service is not activated, activate it in the SOAMANAGER or through the relevant transaction codes.
  
  
  
  Verify the Endpoint:
  
  Check the URL or endpoint you are using to ensure it points to the correct service.
  Make sure that the endpoint is accessible and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Check Service Type:
  
  Ensure that the service you are trying to call is indeed a web service and is of the expected type. You can check this in the service definition.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user or system trying to access the service has the necessary authorizations to do so.
  
  
  
  Check Logs:
  
  Review the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or details that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  Use tools like SOAP UI or Postman to test the web service independently to ensure it is functioning as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation related to web services and SOA (Service-Oriented Architecture) 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 issue causing the SRT_WSP027 error in your SAP environment.