How To Fix SRTFT_WSP018 - Profile does not exist: &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRTFT_WSP - Messages for SRT FT WSP

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Profile does not exist: &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRTFT_WSP018 - Profile does not exist: &1 ?

  The SAP error message SRTFT_WSP018 indicates that a specific profile does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's web services framework, particularly when dealing with the configuration of web service communication.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Profile: The specified profile (indicated by &1 in the error message) has not been created or is not available in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the web service may be pointing to a profile that has not been defined.
  Transport Issues: If the profile was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request or may not have been activated properly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Profile Existence:
  
  Go to transaction SOAMANAGER in SAP.
  Navigate to the "Web Service Configuration" section and check if the profile mentioned in the error message exists.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Profile:
  
  If the profile does not exist, you may need to create it. This can be done in the same SOAMANAGER transaction under the appropriate configuration section.
  If the profile exists but is not configured correctly, you may need to modify it to ensure it meets the requirements of your web service.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the web service configuration is correctly pointing to the right profile. Check the settings in SOAMANAGER and make sure that all necessary parameters are set correctly.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the profile was supposed to be transported from another system, verify that the transport request included the profile and that it was imported successfully.
  If necessary, re-transport the profile or manually create it in the target system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify profiles in SOAMANAGER.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SOAMANAGER: For managing web service configurations.
  SLG1: For viewing application logs.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on web service configuration and profiles.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.