How To Fix SRT_WSP3198 - Provider system can not be created. Name &1 already exists.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 198

• Message text: Provider system can not be created. Name &1 already exists.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRT_WSP3198 - Provider system can not be created. Name &1 already exists. ?

  The SAP error message SRT_WSP3198 indicates that there is an issue with creating a provider system because a system with the same name already exists in the configuration. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Process Integration (PI) or SAP Process Orchestration (PO) when you are trying to register a new provider system in the SAP system landscape.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the name you are trying to use for the new provider system is already in use by another provider system in the SAP system. Each provider system must have a unique name, and attempting to create a duplicate will result in this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Provider Systems:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., SOAMANAGER or SRT_ADMIN) to view the list of existing provider systems.
  Look for the name that you are trying to use and confirm that it is indeed already in use.
  
  
  
  Choose a Unique Name:
  
  If the name is already taken, you will need to select a different, unique name for your new provider system.
  Ensure that the new name adheres to any naming conventions or restrictions that may be in place in your organization.
  
  
  
  Delete or Modify Existing Provider System (if applicable):
  
  If the existing provider system is no longer needed, you may consider deleting it. However, be cautious with this approach, as it may affect other configurations or integrations.
  Alternatively, you can modify the existing provider system's name if it is appropriate to do so.
  
  
  
  Retry Creation:
  
  After ensuring that the name is unique, attempt to create the provider system again with the new name.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SOAMANAGER: Used for managing web service configurations.
  SRT_ADMIN: Used for managing service registry and provider systems.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on configuring provider systems and understanding the service registry.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  
  
  
  System Landscape:
  
  Ensure that your system landscape is properly configured and that there are no inconsistencies that could lead to such errors.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SRT_WSP3198 error and successfully create your provider system in SAP.