How To Fix SRT_WSP3284 - Service Def. "&1" does not allow auth. method "&2"

SRT_WSP3284 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 284

• Message text: Service Def. "&1" does not allow auth. method "&2"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRT_WSP3284 - Service Def. "&1" does not allow auth. method "&2" ?

  The SAP error message SRT_WSP3284 indicates that there is a mismatch between the authentication method being used and the authentication methods allowed for a specific service definition in SAP. This error typically occurs in the context of web services, particularly when using SAP's Web Services Runtime (WSR).
  
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  A web service client attempts to access a service using an authentication method that is not permitted by the service definition.
  The service definition (WSDL) has specific authentication methods configured, and the client is trying to use a different method.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Service Definition:
  
  Go to the service definition in the SAP system (transaction code SOAMANAGER).
  Look for the specific service that is causing the issue and check its configuration.
  Verify the allowed authentication methods for that service.
  
  
  
  Adjust Client Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the client application is configured to use one of the allowed authentication methods specified in