How To Fix SRT_WSP2659 - IBC Reference setting is missing or invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRT_WSP2 - Messages for SRT WSP

• Message number: 659

• Message text: IBC Reference setting is missing or invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRT_WSP2659 - IBC Reference setting is missing or invalid ?

  The SAP error message SRT_WSP2659 indicates that there is an issue with the IBC (Integration Broker Configuration) reference settings in your SAP system. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find a valid configuration for the Integration Broker, which is essential for handling web service communication.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The IBC reference settings may not have been configured at all.
  Invalid Configuration: The existing configuration may be incorrect or incomplete, leading to the system being unable to locate the necessary settings.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the IBC settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check IBC Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SOAMANAGER in your SAP system.
  Navigate to the Service Administration section and check the configuration for the relevant web service.
  Ensure that the IBC reference settings are correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Create or Update IBC Reference:
  
  If the IBC reference is missing, create a new one by following the necessary steps in SOAMANAGER.
  If it exists but is invalid, update the settings to ensure they are correct.
  
  
  
  Transport Configuration:
  
  If the configuration was transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successful.
  Re-import the transport if necessary and ensure that all related objects are included.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the IBC settings.
  You may need to consult with your security team to verify and adjust user roles.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of your SAP system for any additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  SAP Help Portal: The SAP Help Portal may have additional resources and documentation regarding web service configurations and troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the SRT_WSP2659 error message. If the problem persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.