How To Fix SRT_WSP223 - IIF '&1' has no active auto-generated service definition: NS '&2'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRT_WSP - Messages for SRT WSP

• Message number: 223

• Message text: IIF '&1' has no active auto-generated service definition: NS '&2'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRT_WSP223 - IIF '&1' has no active auto-generated service definition: NS '&2' ?

  The SAP error message SRT_WSP223 indicates that there is an issue with the Web Service Proxy (WSP) configuration in SAP. Specifically, it means that the system is trying to access a web service that does not have an active auto-generated service definition. The placeholders &1 and &2 typically represent the name of the web service and the namespace, respectively.
  Cause
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Service Definition: The web service you are trying to access does not have a corresponding service definition in the SAP system.
  Inactive Service: The service definition exists but is not activated.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the service definition or the web service proxy settings.
  Transport Issues: If the service definition was recently transported from another system, it may not have been activated in the target system.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Service Definitions:
  
  Go to transaction SOAMANAGER.
  Navigate to the "Web Service Configuration" section.
  Check if the service definition for the specified web service exists and is active.
  
  
  
  Activate Service Definition:
  
  If the service definition exists but is inactive, activate it.
  You can do this by selecting the service and choosing the "Activate" option.
  
  
  
  Create Service Definition:
  
  If the service definition does not exist, you may need to create it.
  Use the "Create" option in SOAMANAGER to define the service.
  
  
  
  Check Namespace:
  
  Ensure that the namespace specified in the error message is correct and matches the one defined in the service.
  
  
  
  Regenerate Proxy:
  
  If you have made changes to the service definition, you may need to regenerate the proxy.
  Use transaction SPROXY to regenerate the proxy for the web service.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  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.
  
  
  
  Check Logs:
  
  Review the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages that may provide more context.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  SOAMANAGER: This is the central transaction for managing web services in SAP. It allows you to configure, activate, and manage web service definitions.
  SPROXY: This transaction is used to manage and generate service proxies for web services.
  Web Service Configuration: Understanding how to configure web services in SAP is crucial for troubleshooting issues related to service definitions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SRT_WSP223 error and ensure that your web service is properly configured and accessible.