How To Fix SRT_WSP738 - Invalid application name "&1" (service group "&2"; appl. key "&3")

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRT_WSP - Messages for SRT WSP

• Message number: 738

• Message text: Invalid application name "&1" (service group "&2"; appl. key "&3")

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRT_WSP738 - Invalid application name "&1" (service group "&2"; appl. key "&3") ?

  The SAP error message SRT_WSP738 indicates that there is an issue with the application name specified in a web service call. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's web service runtime environment, particularly when dealing with service groups and application keys.
  Cause:
  The error message "Invalid application name '&1' (service group '&2'; appl. key '&3')" suggests that the application name provided in the web service request is not recognized or does not exist in the system. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Typographical Error: The application name might have been misspelled in the configuration or in the web service call.
  Configuration Issues: The service group or application key may not be properly configured in the SAP system.
  Service Not Activated: The web service associated with the application name may not be activated or registered in the SAP system.
  Authorization Issues: The user or system making the request may not have the necessary permissions to access the specified application.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check Application Name: Verify that the application name specified in the web service call is correct. Look for any typographical errors.
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the service group and application key are correctly configured in the SAP system. You can check this in transaction codes like SOAMANAGER or SICF.
  Activate Web Service: If the web service is not activated, you can activate it using the SOAMANAGER transaction. Navigate to the relevant service and ensure it is active.
  Check Authorization: Ensure that the user or system making the request has the necessary authorizations to access the web service. You may need to review user roles and permissions.
  Consult Logs: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that might provide additional context about the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SOAMANAGER: For managing web services and their configurations.
  SICF: For managing Internet Communication Framework services.
  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 might address known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the SRT_WSP738 error in your SAP environment.