How To Fix SRT_WSP957 - No service definition found interface '&1'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRT_WSP - Messages for SRT WSP

• Message number: 957

• Message text: No service definition found interface '&1'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRT_WSP957 - No service definition found interface '&1' ?

  The SAP error message SRT_WSP957 indicates that there is no service definition found for the specified interface in the context of SAP's web service runtime. This error typically occurs when you are trying to call a web service that has not been properly defined or registered in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Service Definition: The most common cause is that the web service interface you are trying to access has not been defined in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Interface Name: The interface name provided in the request may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Service Not Activated: The service might exist but is not activated or published.
  Transport Issues: If the service definition was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Service Definition:
  
  Go to transaction SOAMANAGER in SAP.
  Navigate to the "Web Service Configuration" section.
  Check if the service definition for the specified interface exists. If it does not, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Activate Service:
  
  If the service definition is missing, you can create it using the Service Definition option in SOAMANAGER.
  If the service exists but is not activated, ensure that it is activated.
  
  
  
  Verify Interface Name:
  
  Double-check the interface name in your request to ensure it matches the defined service exactly, including case sensitivity.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the service was recently transported, ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  You may need to re-import the transport or manually create the service definition if it was not included.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user calling the web service has the necessary authorizations to access the service.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or details that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SOAMANAGER: This is the transaction used for managing web services in SAP. It allows you to configure, create, and manage web service definitions.
  Web Service Definition: This is a configuration that describes the web service, including its operations, input/output parameters, and endpoint.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SRT_WSP957 error and successfully access the desired web service interface.