How To Fix SRT_WSP2212 - Unsupported entity type '&1' for entity operation '&2'.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRT_WSP2 - Messages for SRT WSP

• Message number: 212

• Message text: Unsupported entity type '&1' for entity operation '&2'.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRT_WSP2212 - Unsupported entity type '&1' for entity operation '&2'. ?

  The SAP error message SRT_WSP2212 indicates that there is an unsupported entity type being used in a web service operation. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Process Integration (PI) or SAP Process Orchestration (PO) when dealing with web services.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  An entity type that is not recognized or supported by the system is being referenced in a web service operation.
  There may be a mismatch between the expected entity types defined in the service interface and the actual entity types being used in the request.
  The web service might be trying to access an entity that has not been properly defined or registered in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Entity Definitions:
  
  Verify that the entity type referenced in the error message is correctly defined in the service interface. Ensure that it matches the expected entity types.
  
  
  
  Review Service Interface:
  
  Go to the Service Interface in the Enterprise Services Repository (ESR) and check if the entity type is correctly defined and published.
  
  
  
  Check Mapping:
  
  If you are using mappings, ensure that the mapping is correctly set up to handle the entity types being passed in the request.
  
  
  
  Update Service Consumer:
  
  If the service consumer (the application or system calling the web service) is outdated or not aligned with the service interface, update it to ensure it is using the correct entity types.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Data:
  
  Sometimes, the issue may be with the specific data being sent. Test the web service with different input data to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Check for Updates:
  
  Ensure that your SAP system is up to date with the latest patches and updates, as there may be bug fixes related to web service handling.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation related to the specific web service and entity types to ensure compliance with the expected formats and structures.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider enabling debugging or logging for the web service to capture more detailed information about the request and response, which can help identify the root cause.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to web service errors for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if others have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Web Service Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration settings for web services in SAP PI/PO, as incorrect settings can lead to such errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the SRT_WSP2212 error in your SAP environment.