How To Fix SRT_WSP2108 - Error during communication: &1&2&3&4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRT_WSP2 - Messages for SRT WSP

• Message number: 108

• Message text: Error during communication: &1&2&3&4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRT_WSP2108 - Error during communication: &1&2&3&4 ?

  The SAP error message SRT_WSP2108 typically indicates a communication error that occurs during the processing of web service requests. This error can arise in various scenarios, particularly when using SAP Process Integration (PI) or SAP Process Orchestration (PO) to handle web service calls.
  Cause:
  The error message SRT_WSP2108 can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Network Issues: Problems with the network connection between the SAP system and the external service can lead to communication failures.
  Service Unavailability: The target web service may be down or not reachable due to server issues or maintenance.
  Incorrect Configuration: Misconfiguration of the web service endpoint, such as incorrect URL, authentication issues, or missing parameters.
  Timeouts: The request may be timing out due to long processing times on the server side.
  Firewall or Security Settings: Firewalls or security settings may be blocking the communication between the SAP system and the external service.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SRT_WSP2108 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check Network Connectivity: Ensure that the SAP system can reach the target web service. You can use tools like ping or telnet to test connectivity.
  Verify Service Availability: Check if the external web service is up and running. You can do this by accessing the service URL directly in a web browser or using tools like Postman.
  Review Configuration: Double-check the configuration settings in the SAP system for the web service. Ensure that the endpoint URL, authentication credentials, and any required parameters are correctly set.
  Increase Timeout Settings: If the service is taking too long to respond, consider increasing the timeout settings in the SAP PI/PO configuration.
  Check Logs: Review the SAP application logs (transaction SLG1) and the communication logs (transaction SRT_UTIL) for more detailed error messages that can provide additional context.
  Firewall Settings: Ensure that there are no firewall rules blocking the communication between the SAP system and the external service.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SRT_UTIL for monitoring web service communication and SLG1 for checking application logs.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to the SRT_WSP2108 error.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for web services and SAP PI/PO for best practices and troubleshooting tips.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.