How To Fix SRT_WSP3138 - Incoming port must not be initial

SRT_WSP3138 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRT_WSP3 - SRT: Web Service Configuration Messages 3

• Message number: 138

• Message text: Incoming port must not be initial

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRT_WSP3138 - Incoming port must not be initial ?

  The SAP error message SRT_WSP3138 indicates that the incoming port for a web service is not properly configured or is missing. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Process Integration (PI) or SAP Process Orchestration (PO) when dealing with web service communication.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the system expects a valid incoming port configuration for a web service but finds that it is either not set or is empty (initial). This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  The web service configuration is incomplete or incorrect.
  The service endpoint is not properly defined in the service registry.
  There may be issues with the service definition in the Enterprise Services Repository (ESR).
  The communication channel for the web service is not activated or is misconfigured.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Service Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP PI/PO system and check the configuration of the web service.
  Ensure that the incoming port is correctly