How To Fix SRT_WSP917 - Multiple simple client provider entries found (number: &1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRT_WSP - Messages for SRT WSP

• Message number: 917

• Message text: Multiple simple client provider entries found (number: &1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRT_WSP917 - Multiple simple client provider entries found (number: &1) ?

  The SAP error message SRT_WSP917 indicates that there are multiple simple client provider entries found for a specific service in the SAP system. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's web service runtime environment, particularly when dealing with web service configurations.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the presence of multiple entries in the configuration for a web service client that are supposed to be unique. This can happen due to:
  
  Duplicate Entries: There may be multiple entries for the same service in the configuration tables.
  Incorrect Configuration: The service might have been incorrectly configured, leading to multiple providers being registered for the same service.
  Transport Issues: If configurations were transported from one system to another, it might have led to duplicates if not handled properly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SOAMANAGER in your SAP system.
  Navigate to the "Web Service Configuration" section.
  Look for the specific service that is causing the issue and check for multiple entries.
  
  
  
  Remove Duplicates:
  
  If you find multiple entries for the same service, you will need to remove or deactivate the duplicates.
  Ensure that only one entry remains active for the service.
  
  
  
  Review Service Definitions:
  
  Ensure that the service definitions are correct and that there are no conflicting configurations.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, review the transport logs and ensure that the transport did not inadvertently create duplicates.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Code:
  
  If there is any custom code that interacts with the web service, ensure that it is not causing the issue by creating additional entries.
  
  
  
  Restart Services:
  
  After making changes, it may be necessary to restart the relevant services or the entire SAP system to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SOAMANAGER: For managing web service configurations.
  SICF: For checking the Internet Communication Framework services.
  
  
  
  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 this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SRT_WSP917 error and ensure that your web service configurations are correct and functioning as expected.