How To Fix SRT_WSP2177 - Error reading Endpoint information for Web Service Definition '&1'.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRT_WSP2 - Messages for SRT WSP

• Message number: 177

• Message text: Error reading Endpoint information for Web Service Definition '&1'.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRT_WSP2177 - Error reading Endpoint information for Web Service Definition '&1'. ?

  The SAP error message SRT_WSP2177 indicates that there is an issue with reading the endpoint information for a specific web service definition. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Process Integration (PI) or SAP Process Orchestration (PO) when trying to access or configure web services.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Web Service Definition: The web service definition may not be correctly configured or may be missing.
  Endpoint Configuration Issues: The endpoint URL or related configuration settings may be incorrect or not properly defined.
  Authorization Issues: The user or service account may not have the necessary permissions to access the web service definition.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems preventing access to the web service.
  Service Not Active: The web service may not be active or properly deployed in the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Web Service Definition:
  
  Verify that the web service definition exists and is correctly configured in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the service is active and properly deployed.
  
  
  
  Review Endpoint Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration in the Integration Directory or Service Registry and check the endpoint settings.
  Make sure the endpoint URL is correct and accessible.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user or service account has the necessary authorizations to access the web service.
  Review roles and permissions assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Test Network Connectivity:
  
  Use tools like ping or telnet to check if the endpoint is reachable from the SAP system.
  Investigate any firewall or network issues that may be blocking access.
  
  
  
  Check Logs for More Details:
  
  Review the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that may provide additional context.
  Look for any related errors that may indicate what went wrong.
  
  
  
  Reconfigure or Redeploy the Service:
  
  If the service definition is corrupted or misconfigured, consider reconfiguring or redeploying the web service.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SOAMANAGER for web service configuration and SRT_UTIL for monitoring and troubleshooting.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on web services and integration scenarios for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other technical forums for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the SRT_WSP2177 error.