How To Fix SRT_WSP166 - Configuration &1 (type &2) is already assigned in &3 (type &4)

SRT_WSP166 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRT_WSP - Messages for SRT WSP

• Message number: 166

• Message text: Configuration &1 (type &2) is already assigned in &3 (type &4)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRT_WSP166 - Configuration &1 (type &2) is already assigned in &3 (type &4) ?

  The SAP error message SRT_WSP166 typically indicates a configuration issue related to the assignment of a web service provider (WSP) configuration. The message format suggests that a specific configuration (identified by &1) of a certain type (&2) is already assigned to another entity (identified by &3) of a certain type (&4). 
  
  Cause:
  This error usually occurs when:
  
  You are trying to assign a configuration that is already in use by another service or entity.
  There is a duplicate assignment attempt for a configuration that is meant to be unique.
  The system is enforcing a rule that prevents multiple assignments of the same configuration to different entities.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Assignments:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration area in SAP (e.g., SOAMANAGER for web service configurations).
  Look for the configuration identified by &1 and check where it is currently assigned (to which service or entity).
  
  
  
  Modify or Remove Existing Assignments:
  
  If the configuration