How To Fix SRT_WSP991 - Error while reading service definition &1 in shortcut scenario (URL=&2).

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRT_WSP - Messages for SRT WSP

• Message number: 991

• Message text: Error while reading service definition &1 in shortcut scenario (URL=&2).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRT_WSP991 - Error while reading service definition &1 in shortcut scenario (URL=&2). ?

  The SAP error message SRT_WSP991 indicates that there is an issue with reading the service definition in a shortcut scenario, typically related to web service configurations. This error can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to access a web service or when there are issues with the service definitions in the SAP system.
  Causes:
  
  Service Definition Not Found: The specified service definition may not exist or is not correctly configured in the SAP system.
  Incorrect URL: The URL provided in the error message may be incorrect or not pointing to the right service.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the service definition.
  Transport Issues: If the service definition was recently transported from another system, it may not have been activated or may be incomplete.
  Configuration Errors: There may be configuration errors in the service registry or in the web service settings.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Service Definition:
  
  Verify that the service definition exists in the SAP system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., SOAMANAGER) and checking the service definitions.
  
  
  
  Validate URL:
  
  Ensure that the URL provided in the error message is correct. Test the URL in a browser or a tool like Postman to see if it is accessible.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the web service. You may need to check roles and authorizations in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Transport and Activation:
  
  If the service definition was recently transported, ensure that it has been activated properly. You can check the transport logs for any issues.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in SOAMANAGER. Ensure that the web service is correctly configured and that all necessary parameters are set.
  
  
  
  Check Logs:
  
  Look at the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that may provide additional context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific web service you are trying to access for any known issues or additional configuration steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SOAMANAGER: For managing web service configurations.
  SLG1: For checking application logs.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to web services and the SRT_WSP991 error.
  
  
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other technical forums for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the SRT_WSP991 error effectively.