How To Fix SRT_WSP916 - Simple client provider entry is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRT_WSP - Messages for SRT WSP

• Message number: 916

• Message text: Simple client provider entry is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRT_WSP916 - Simple client provider entry is missing ?

  The SAP error message SRT_WSP916 indicates that there is a missing entry for a simple client provider in the SAP system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's web services and integration scenarios, particularly when using the SAP NetWeaver Process Integration (PI) or Process Orchestration (PO) components.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing Configuration: The simple client provider configuration may not have been set up correctly in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Service Definition: The service definition might not be properly defined or activated in the SAP system.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user or service account may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required service.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SRT_WSP916 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SOAMANAGER in the SAP GUI.
  Navigate to the "Web Service Configuration" section.
  Ensure that the simple client provider is correctly configured and that all necessary entries are present.
  
  
  
  Verify Service Definition:
  
  Check the service definition in the Service Registry.
  Ensure that the service is active and correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the configuration was transported, verify that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  Check the transport logs for any errors or warnings.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user or service account has the necessary authorizations to access the web service.
  You can use transaction SU53 to check for authorization issues after attempting to access the service.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Configuration:
  
  If the above steps do not resolve the issue, consider deleting and recreating the simple client provider configuration.
  
  
  
  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:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for web services and SOA management for detailed configuration steps and best practices.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the SRT_WSP916 error in your SAP system.