How To Fix SRT_WSP912 - At least one authentication method must be selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRT_WSP - Messages for SRT WSP

• Message number: 912

• Message text: At least one authentication method must be selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRT_WSP912 - At least one authentication method must be selected ?

  The SAP error message SRT_WSP912 indicates that at least one authentication method must be selected for a web service. This error typically occurs when configuring web service communication in SAP, particularly when using the SAP Web Service Runtime (WSR).
  Cause:
  The error arises when the web service configuration does not specify any authentication methods. This can happen in scenarios where:
  
  The web service is set up to require authentication, but none has been configured.
  The service consumer or provider is not set up correctly to handle authentication.
  The configuration settings in the SAP system are incomplete or incorrect.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SRT_WSP912 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Access the Service Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SOAMANAGER in your SAP system.
  Navigate to the relevant web service configuration.
  
  
  
  Select Authentication Methods:
  
  In the configuration settings, look for the section related to authentication.
  Ensure that at least one authentication method is selected. Common methods include:
  
  Basic Authentication
  Certificate-based Authentication
  SAML (Security Assertion Markup Language)
  OAuth
  
  
  
  
  
  Save the Configuration:
  
  After selecting the appropriate authentication method, save the changes.
  Ensure that the configuration is activated if required.
  
  
  
  Test the Web Service:
  
  After making the changes, test the web service to ensure that the error is resolved and that the service can be accessed successfully.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on configuring web services and authentication methods.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SOAMANAGER: For managing web service configurations.
  SICF: For managing Internet Communication Framework (ICF) services.
  
  
  Logs and Traces: If the issue persists, check the application logs (transaction SLG1) and the trace files for more detailed error messages that can provide additional context.
  
  By ensuring that at least one authentication method is selected and properly configured, you should be able to resolve the SRT_WSP912 error and successfully use the web service.