How To Fix SRT_WSP2746 - IBC Reference is missing for actor '&1' in integration scenario '&2'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRT_WSP2 - Messages for SRT WSP

• Message number: 746

• Message text: IBC Reference is missing for actor '&1' in integration scenario '&2'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRT_WSP2746 - IBC Reference is missing for actor '&1' in integration scenario '&2' ?

  The SAP error message SRT_WSP2746 indicates that there is a missing IBC (Integration Business Component) reference for a specific actor in an integration scenario. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Process Integration (PI) or SAP Process Orchestration (PO) when configuring web service communication.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  An actor (service consumer or provider) is defined in the integration scenario, but the corresponding IBC reference is not set up correctly or is missing.
  The integration scenario is not properly configured to link the actor to the appropriate IBC.
  There may be inconsistencies in the configuration or missing entries in the relevant tables.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Integration Scenario Configuration:
  
  Go to the Integration Builder (IB) in SAP PI/PO.
  Open the relevant integration scenario and verify that all actors are correctly defined.
  Ensure that each actor has a valid IBC reference associated with it.
  
  
  
  Define or Update IBC Reference:
  
  If the IBC reference is missing, you need to create or update it.
  Navigate to the IBC configuration and ensure that the actor is linked to the correct IBC.
  Make sure that the IBC is active and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Validate Configuration:
  
  After making changes, validate the integration scenario to ensure there are no other configuration issues.
  Check for any other related errors that might indicate further configuration problems.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes:
  
  If you are working in a development environment, ensure that any changes are transported to the appropriate environments (e.g., quality assurance, production).
  
  
  
  Check Logs:
  
  Review the logs in the SAP PI/PO system for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring IBCs and integration scenarios.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Integration Business Component (IBC): An IBC is a key component in SAP PI/PO that represents a logical grouping of services and configurations for a specific business process.
  Actors: In the context of integration scenarios, actors represent the systems or services that participate in the communication.
  Integration Builder (IB): This is the tool used to configure and manage integration scenarios, mappings, and communication channels in SAP PI/PO.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with a technical expert familiar with SAP PI/PO configurations.