How To Fix SRT_WSP457 - You cannot specify a service definition and an interface at the same time

SRT_WSP457 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRT_WSP - Messages for SRT WSP

• Message number: 457

• Message text: You cannot specify a service definition and an interface at the same time

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRT_WSP457 - You cannot specify a service definition and an interface at the same time ?

  The SAP error message SRT_WSP457 indicates that there is a conflict in the configuration of a web service in the SAP system. Specifically, it occurs when both a service definition and an interface are specified simultaneously, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to configure a web service in such a way that both a service definition (which defines the service's behavior and properties) and an interface (which defines the methods and data types) are specified at the same time. This is not permitted because the system needs to know which one to use, and having both creates ambiguity.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that you are only specifying either a service definition or an interface, but not both. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Go to the relevant configuration settings for the web service in the SAP system. This could be in transaction