How To Fix SRT_WSP172 - Subject &1: &2 of type &3 is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRT_WSP - Messages for SRT WSP

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Subject &1: &2 of type &3 is not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRT_WSP172 - Subject &1: &2 of type &3 is not active ?

  The SAP error message SRT_WSP172 indicates that a specific subject (or service) is not active in the context of SAP's Web Services Runtime (WSR). This error typically occurs when a web service is being called, but the service or subject is not properly configured or activated in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Service Not Activated: The web service or subject you are trying to access is not activated in the SAP system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the web service, such as missing or incorrect settings.
  Transport Issues: If the service was recently transported from another system, it may not have been activated in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user or system trying to access the service may not have the necessary authorizations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Service:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code SOAMANAGER.
  Navigate to the "Web Service Configuration" section.
  Find the specific service or subject mentioned in the error message and ensure it is activated.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration settings for the web service. Ensure that all required parameters are correctly set.
  Check if the service endpoint is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the service was transported, ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request and that they have been properly activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user or system has the necessary authorizations to access the web service. You may need to check roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Check Logs:
  
  Review the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Restart Services:
  
  In some cases, restarting the relevant services or the entire SAP system may resolve transient issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SOAMANAGER: For managing web service configurations.
  SLG1: For viewing application logs.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring and managing web services.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the error message SRT_WSP172.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.