How To Fix SRT_WSP178 - Web service configuration not yet initialized

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRT_WSP - Messages for SRT WSP

• Message number: 178

• Message text: Web service configuration not yet initialized

What causes this issue?

There was an internal error in the SOAP processor.

System Response

Due to an internal error the SOAP processor was not able to process the
Web Service call.

How to fix this error?

Please create an OSS ticket on component "BC-ESI-WS-ABA".

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRT_WSP178 - Web service configuration not yet initialized ?

  The SAP error message SRT_WSP178 indicates that the web service configuration has not been initialized. This error typically occurs when there is an issue with the configuration of the web service runtime environment in SAP, particularly when using SAP Process Integration (PI) or SAP Process Orchestration (PO).
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Configuration: The web service configuration might not be fully set up in the SAP system. This can happen if the necessary settings for the web service are not completed.
  Missing or Incorrect Service Definition: The service definition might be missing or incorrectly defined in the Enterprise Services Repository (ESR).
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, there might have been issues during the transport process.
  Authorization Issues: The user might not have the necessary authorizations to access the web service configuration.
  System Issues: There could be underlying system issues, such as problems with the web service runtime environment or the underlying application server.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the SAP NetWeaver Administrator (NWA) or the relevant configuration transaction (like SOAMANAGER) and verify that the web service configuration is complete.
  Ensure that all necessary parameters are set correctly.
  
  
  
  Service Definition:
  
  Check the service definition in the ESR to ensure it is correctly defined and activated.
  If necessary, re-import or re-activate the service definition.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the configuration was transported, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings.
  Ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport.
  
  
  
  Authorization:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and configure web services.
  Check roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Restart Services:
  
  Sometimes, restarting the relevant services or the application server can resolve temporary issues.
  
  
  
  Check Logs:
  
  Review the application logs (transaction SLG1) and the system logs (transaction SM21) for any related error messages that could provide more context.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to web service configuration for any specific guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SOAMANAGER: For managing web service configurations.
  SLG1: For viewing application logs.
  SM21: For viewing system logs.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for documentation on web service configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the SRT_WSP178 error message.