How To Fix SRT_WSP973 - Invalid authentication level specified. Design Time object is invalid. &1

SRT_WSP973 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRT_WSP - Messages for SRT WSP

• Message number: 973

• Message text: Invalid authentication level specified. Design Time object is invalid. &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRT_WSP973 - Invalid authentication level specified. Design Time object is invalid. &1 ?

  The SAP error message SRT_WSP973 indicates that there is an issue with the authentication level specified for a web service in the SAP system. This error typically arises when the authentication settings in the service definition do not match the expected configuration or when the service is not properly defined.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Authentication Level: The authentication level specified in the web service configuration does not match the expected values. This could be due to a misconfiguration in the service definition.
  Design Time Object Issues: The design-time object (like a web service definition) may be invalid or corrupted, leading to this error.
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The necessary security settings or configurations for the web service might be missing or incorrectly set.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Authentication Settings:
  
  Go to the service definition in the SAP system (using transaction code SOAMANAGER).
  Verify the authentication level specified for the web service. Ensure it is set to a valid value (e.g., None, Basic,