How To Fix SRT_WSP2050 - Could not get external operation name of proxy &1 (Method=&2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRT_WSP2 - Messages for SRT WSP

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Could not get external operation name of proxy &1 (Method=&2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRT_WSP2050 - Could not get external operation name of proxy &1 (Method=&2) ?

  The SAP error message SRT_WSP2050 indicates that there is an issue with retrieving the external operation name of a proxy in the context of a web service. This error typically occurs in scenarios involving SAP Process Integration (PI) or SAP Process Orchestration (PO) when dealing with web service proxies.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The web service proxy might not be correctly configured in the SAP system. This could include issues with the service definition or the mapping of the operation.
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect WSDL: The Web Services Description Language (WSDL) file that defines the web service might be missing, incorrect, or not properly imported into the SAP system.
  
  
  Service Endpoint Issues: The endpoint URL for the web service might be incorrect or unreachable, leading to failures in retrieving the operation name.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization problems preventing the system from accessing the necessary resources to retrieve the operation name.
  
  
  Network Issues: Network connectivity problems could prevent the SAP system from reaching the external service.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Proxy Configuration:
  
  Verify that the web service proxy is correctly configured in the SAP system. Ensure that the service interface and operation mappings are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Validate WSDL:
  
  Ensure that the WSDL file is correctly defined and accessible. You can test the WSDL URL in a web browser to see if it is reachable and valid.
  
  
  
  Review Service Endpoint:
  
  Check the endpoint URL configured for the web service. Make sure it is correct and that the external service is up and running.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user or service account being used has the necessary authorizations to access the web service and its operations.
  
  
  
  Network Connectivity:
  
  Test the network connection to the external service. You can use tools like ping or telnet to check connectivity to the service endpoint.
  
  
  
  Check Logs:
  
  Review the SAP application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that might provide additional context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Re-import WSDL:
  
  If the WSDL has changed, consider re-importing it into the SAP system to ensure that the latest definitions are being used.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to web service proxies and the specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SOAMANAGER for managing web services and SPRO for configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying cause of the SRT_WSP2050 error in your SAP environment.