How To Fix SRT_WSP2608 - Provider System is inconsistent: System key '&1' does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRT_WSP2 - Messages for SRT WSP

• Message number: 608

• Message text: Provider System is inconsistent: System key '&1' does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRT_WSP2608 - Provider System is inconsistent: System key '&1' does not exist ?

  The SAP error message SRT_WSP2608 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the provider system configuration. Specifically, the error states that the system key (represented by &1) does not exist in the system. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Process Integration (PI) or SAP Process Orchestration (PO) when dealing with web service configurations.
  Cause:
  
  Missing System Key: The system key referenced in the error message is not defined in the SAP system. This could happen if the configuration for the provider system was not created or was deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the web service might be pointing to a system key that is incorrect or has been changed.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, the transport might not have included the necessary definitions for the system key.
  System Changes: Changes in the landscape, such as system migrations or upgrades, may lead to inconsistencies in the configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check System Key Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., SOAMANAGER for web service configuration).
  Verify that the system key exists in the configuration settings.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or correct the configuration to point to the correct system key.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Provider System:
  
  If the system key is missing, create a new provider system entry in the relevant configuration area.
  Ensure that all necessary details (like logical system name, technical system, etc.) are correctly filled out.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport request to ensure that all necessary objects were included.
  If needed, re-transport the missing configurations.
  
  
  
  Check for System Changes:
  
  If there have been recent changes to the system landscape, verify that all configurations are up to date and consistent with the current system setup.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of your SAP system for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SOAMANAGER: For managing web service configurations.
  SICF: For checking and managing Internet Communication Framework services.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Logs and Traces: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) and traces for more detailed error messages that could provide additional context.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistency related to the system key in your SAP environment.