How To Fix SRT_WSP2147 - System connection '&1' is maintained, but not active.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRT_WSP2 - Messages for SRT WSP

• Message number: 147

• Message text: System connection '&1' is maintained, but not active.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRT_WSP2147 - System connection '&1' is maintained, but not active. ?

  The SAP error message SRT_WSP2147 indicates that a system connection is defined in the SAP system, but it is currently not active. This can occur in scenarios involving web services, particularly when using the SAP Process Integration (PI) or SAP Process Orchestration (PO) components.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Inactive System Connection: The system connection is defined but not activated in the SAP system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the system connection, such as incorrect endpoint URLs or authentication settings.
  Network Issues: There could be network connectivity problems preventing the system from reaching the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user or service account may not have the necessary permissions to access the system connection.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Activate the System Connection:
  
  Go to the transaction code SOAMANAGER in your SAP system.
  Navigate to the "Web Service Configuration" section.
  Find the relevant system connection and check its status.
  If it is inactive, activate it.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration settings for the system connection are correct.
  Verify the endpoint URL, authentication method, and any other relevant settings.
  
  
  
  Test Connectivity:
  
  Use tools like ping or telnet to check if the target system is reachable from the SAP system.
  If there are network issues, work with your network team to resolve them.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user or service account used for the connection has the necessary authorizations to access the target system.
  Check roles and profiles assigned to the user/service account.
  
  
  
  Check Logs:
  
  Review the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Restart Services:
  
  In some cases, restarting the relevant services or the SAP system itself may help resolve transient issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SOAMANAGER: For managing web service configurations.
  SLG1: For viewing application logs.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on configuring and managing web service connections.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.