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

SRT_WSP996 - Overview

• 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