How To Fix SRT_WSP2216 - Local shortcut not possible. The target interface has not been specified

SRT_WSP2216 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRT_WSP2 - Messages for SRT WSP

• Message number: 216

• Message text: Local shortcut not possible. The target interface has not been specified

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRT_WSP2216 - Local shortcut not possible. The target interface has not been specified ?

  The SAP error message SRT_WSP2216 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a web service in the SAP system. Specifically, the error states that a "local shortcut" is not possible because the target interface has not been specified. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Process Integration (PI) or SAP Process Orchestration (PO) when dealing with web services.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Target Interface: The web service configuration does not specify a target interface, which is necessary for routing the message correctly.
  Incorrect Configuration: The web service might be incorrectly configured in the Enterprise Services Repository (ESR) or in the Integration Directory.
  Service Definition Issues: The service definition might be incomplete or not properly activated.
  Transport Protocol Issues: There may be issues with the transport protocol settings that prevent the system from identifying the target interface.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Web Service