How To Fix SRT_WSP3277 - Operation with name "&1" and namespace "&2" is defined more than once

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 277

• Message text: Operation with name "&1" and namespace "&2" is defined more than once

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRT_WSP3277 - Operation with name "&1" and namespace "&2" is defined more than once ?

  The SAP error message SRT_WSP3277 indicates that there is a conflict in the definition of a web service operation. Specifically, it means that an operation with the specified name and namespace is defined more than once in the system. This can lead to ambiguity when the system tries to process requests for that operation.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Definitions: The most common cause of this error is that the same web service operation has been defined multiple times in the SAP system, either in the same service or across different services.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be incorrect configurations in the service definitions or in the service registry that lead to the same operation being registered multiple times.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), it might have resulted in duplicate entries if not managed properly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Service Definitions: 
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code SOAMANAGER and check the web service definitions. Look for the operation name and namespace mentioned in the error message.
  Ensure that there are no duplicate entries for the same operation.
  
  
  
  Remove Duplicates: 
  
  If you find duplicate definitions, you will need to remove or rename one of them to resolve the conflict.
  
  
  
  Check Service Registry: 
  
  If you are using a service registry, check the registry for duplicate entries and clean them up as necessary.
  
  
  
  Transport Management: 
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, review the transport logs and ensure that the transport did not inadvertently create duplicates. You may need to adjust the transport requests.
  
  
  
  Re-deploy the Service: 
  
  After making changes, you may need to re-deploy the web service to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to web service configuration for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SOAMANAGER: For managing web services.
  SE80: For checking the service definitions in the Object Navigator.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes related to web service configuration and troubleshooting for any specific guidance or patches that may address this issue.
  
  
  
  Web Service Configuration: 
  
  Familiarize yourself with the web service configuration in SAP, including how to define, modify, and manage web services and their operations.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the SRT_WSP3277 error in your SAP system.