How To Fix SRT_WSP996 - Shortcut connection already exists. Proxy=&1, LP=&2, Service=&3.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRT_WSP - Messages for SRT WSP

• Message number: 996

• Message text: Shortcut connection already exists. Proxy=&1, LP=&2, Service=&3.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRT_WSP996 - Shortcut connection already exists. Proxy=&1, LP=&2, Service=&3. ?

  The SAP error message SRT_WSP996 indicates that there is an attempt to create a shortcut connection that already exists in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Web Services and can be related to the configuration of the SAP PI/PO (Process Integration/Process Orchestration) or when dealing with web service proxies.
  Cause:
  The error message can be caused by several factors:
  
  Duplicate Configuration: A shortcut connection with the same parameters (Proxy, Logical Port, Service) already exists in the system.
  Incorrect Logical Port Configuration: The logical port may have been incorrectly configured or duplicated.
  System Caching: Sometimes, the system may cache previous configurations, leading to conflicts when new connections are attempted.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Connections:
  
  Go to the transaction code SOAMANAGER in your SAP system.
  Navigate to the "Web Service Configuration" section and check for existing shortcut connections.
  Look for the specific Proxy, Logical Port, and Service mentioned in the error message.
  
  
  
  Delete or Modify Existing Connection:
  
  If you find a duplicate connection, you can either delete it or modify it to avoid the conflict.
  Ensure that the logical port is correctly configured and does not point to an incorrect or outdated service.
  
  
  
  Clear Cache:
  
  If the issue persists, consider clearing the cache of the web service configuration. This can sometimes resolve issues related to stale configurations.
  You can do this by using transaction SICF to refresh the service or by restarting the relevant services.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Connection:
  
  If necessary, delete the existing shortcut connection and recreate it with the correct parameters.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify shortcut connections in the system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SOAMANAGER: For managing web service configurations.
  SICF: For managing Internet Communication Framework services.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on web service configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SRT_WSP996 error and successfully manage your web service connections in SAP.