How To Fix SRTFT_WSP014 - At least one semantic description must exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRTFT_WSP - Messages for SRT FT WSP

• Message number: 014

• Message text: At least one semantic description must exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRTFT_WSP014 - At least one semantic description must exist ?

  The SAP error message SRTFT_WSP014 with the description "At least one semantic description must exist" typically occurs in the context of SAP's web services and is related to the configuration of the service interfaces in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system expects at least one semantic description (WSDL or similar) to be defined for the web service being accessed, but none is found.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Semantic Description: The most common cause of this error is that the web service interface does not have a semantic description defined. This could happen if the service was not properly configured or if the necessary metadata was not generated.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the web service in the SAP system, such as missing or incorrect entries in the service definition.
  Transport Issues: If the service was recently transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the semantic description may not have been included in the transport.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Service Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction SOAMANAGER in SAP.
  Navigate to the relevant web service and check if a semantic description is defined.
  If it is missing, you may need to create or regenerate the WSDL or other relevant metadata.
  
  
  
  Regenerate WSDL:
  
  If the service is configured but the WSDL is missing, you can regenerate it. In SOAMANAGER, find the service and use the option to regenerate the WSDL.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the service was transported, ensure that the transport request included all necessary objects, including the semantic description.
  If not, you may need to manually create the semantic description in the target system.
  
  
  
  Review Service Binding:
  
  Ensure that the service binding is correctly set up and that it points to the correct service interface.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user accessing the web service has the necessary authorizations to view the service definitions and metadata.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to web service configuration for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SOAMANAGER: For managing web services and their configurations.
  SE80: For checking the service interfaces and related objects.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  Web Service Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the web service configuration process in SAP, including how to define and manage semantic descriptions.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with a technical expert familiar with SAP web services.