How To Fix SRT_WSP185 - Cannot read ESR design time information; &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRT_WSP - Messages for SRT WSP

• Message number: 185

• Message text: Cannot read ESR design time information; &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRT_WSP185 - Cannot read ESR design time information; &1 ?

  The SAP error message SRT_WSP185 indicates that there is an issue with reading the Enterprise Services Repository (ESR) design time information. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Process Integration (PI) or SAP Process Orchestration (PO) when trying to access or utilize web services.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Missing or Inaccessible ESR Objects: The required design objects (like service interfaces, message types, etc.) may not exist in the ESR or may not be accessible due to authorization issues.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the objects were recently transported from one system to another, there may be inconsistencies or missing objects in the target system.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the Integration Directory or the service consumer/producer settings can lead to this error.
  
  
  Network Issues: If the system is trying to access ESR over a network and there are connectivity issues, this error may occur.
  
  
  Version Mismatch: There may be a version mismatch between the service consumer and the service provider.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SRT_WSP185 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check ESR Objects:
  
  Verify that the required design objects exist in the ESR.
  Ensure that the objects are correctly defined and activated.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the ESR objects.
  
  
  
  Transport Consistency:
  
  If the objects were transported, check the transport logs for any errors.
  Ensure that all required objects were successfully transported and activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the configuration in the Integration Directory to ensure that the service endpoints are correctly defined.
  Check the settings for the service consumer and producer to ensure they are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Network Connectivity:
  
  Check for any network issues that may be preventing access to the ESR.
  Ensure that the necessary ports are open and that there are no firewall issues.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Restart Services:
  
  Sometimes, restarting the relevant services or the entire SAP system can resolve transient issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Notes and documentation for any specific guidance related to the error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums for discussions related to this error, as other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  SAP Help Portal: Review the official SAP documentation for Process Integration and Process Orchestration for best practices and troubleshooting tips.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.