How To Fix SRT_WSP288 - Interface "&1" is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRT_WSP - Messages for SRT WSP

• Message number: 288

• Message text: Interface "&1" is not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRT_WSP288 - Interface "&1" is not active ?

  The SAP error message SRT_WSP288 indicates that a specific interface (denoted by "&1") is not active in the SAP system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Process Integration (PI) or SAP Process Orchestration (PO) when trying to access a web service that is not currently enabled or configured correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Interface Not Activated: The most common cause is that the web service interface has not been activated in the SAP system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the web service or the service interface in the Enterprise Services Repository (ESR) or the Integration Directory.
  Transport Issues: If the interface was recently transported from a development environment to a production environment, it may not have been activated in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user or system trying to access the interface may not have the necessary authorizations to access the service.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Interface:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code SOAMANAGER.
  Navigate to the "Web Service Configuration" section.
  Find the specific interface (using the name provided in the error message) and ensure it is activated.
  If it is not active, activate it.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify that the web service is correctly configured in the Enterprise Services Repository (ESR) and the Integration Directory.
  Ensure that all necessary bindings and endpoints are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the interface was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  Re-activate the interface if needed.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user or system has the necessary authorizations to access the web service.
  Check the roles and authorizations 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.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SOAMANAGER: For managing web service configurations.
  SLG1: For viewing application logs.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on web service configuration and troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the error message SRT_WSP288.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the inactive interface in your SAP system.