How To Fix SRT_WSP2368 - Specified key '&1' already in use

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRT_WSP2 - Messages for SRT WSP

• Message number: 368

• Message text: Specified key '&1' already in use

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRT_WSP2368 - Specified key '&1' already in use ?

  The SAP error message SRT_WSP2368, which states "Specified key '&1' already in use," typically occurs in the context of SAP's web services or integration scenarios, particularly when dealing with the SAP Process Integration (PI) or SAP Process Orchestration (PO) environments. This error indicates that there is an attempt to register or use a key (such as a service key or identifier) that is already in use or has been defined elsewhere in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Key Registration: The most common cause of this error is that the key you are trying to register or use is already associated with another service or configuration in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the web service definitions or service endpoints that lead to conflicts.
  Transport Issues: If you are transporting objects between systems (e.g., from development to production), there may be conflicts with existing keys in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Keys: Review the existing keys in the relevant configuration areas (e.g., service definitions, service endpoints) to identify if the key you are trying to use is already in use. You can do this through transaction codes like SOAMANAGER or SRT_ADMIN.
  
  
  Modify Key: If you find that the key is indeed in use, consider modifying the key you are trying to register to a unique value that does not conflict with existing entries.
  
  
  Delete or Deactivate Conflicting Entries: If the existing key is no longer needed, you may choose to delete or deactivate the conflicting entry. Be cautious with this approach, as it may affect other services that rely on that key.
  
  
  Review Transport Requests: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport requests to ensure that there are no conflicts with existing configurations in the target system.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using, as there may be specific guidelines or patches available for this error.
  
  
  System Restart: In some cases, restarting the relevant services or the entire SAP system may help resolve transient issues related to key registration.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SOAMANAGER for managing web services and SRT_ADMIN for monitoring and configuring the SAP Web Service Runtime.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message number or related keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  Logs and Traces: Review application logs and traces (e.g., using transaction SLG1) to gather more context about the error and identify the source of the conflict.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.