How To Fix SRT_WSP2103 - Service Definition for Proxy '&1' does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRT_WSP2 - Messages for SRT WSP

• Message number: 103

• Message text: Service Definition for Proxy '&1' does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRT_WSP2103 - Service Definition for Proxy '&1' does not exist ?

  The SAP error message SRT_WSP2103 indicates that there is an issue with the service definition for a proxy in the SAP system. Specifically, it means that the service definition for the specified proxy does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in scenarios involving SAP Process Integration (PI) or SAP Process Orchestration (PO) when trying to call a web service.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Service Definition: The most common cause is that the service definition for the specified proxy has not been created or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Proxy Name: The proxy name specified in the call may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Transport Issues: If the service definition was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the web service or the proxy settings in the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Service Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction SOAMANAGER in the SAP GUI.
  Navigate to the "Web Service Configuration" section and check if the service definition for the specified proxy exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Recreate Service Definition:
  
  If the service definition is missing, you can create it by following the steps in SOAMANAGER.
  Ensure that you correctly define the service and its associated parameters.
  
  
  
  Verify Proxy Name:
  
  Double-check the proxy name in your code or configuration to ensure it matches the name defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the service definition was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure it was successful.
  If necessary, re-transport the service definition.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the web service and ensure that all required settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the web service call has the necessary authorizations to access the service.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SOAMANAGER: For managing web services and service definitions.
  SPRO: For configuration settings related to web services.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on creating and managing web service definitions.
  
  
  Logs and Traces: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) and the system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages that may provide more context.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SRT_WSP2103 error and ensure that the service definition for the proxy is correctly set up in your SAP system.