How To Fix SRTFT_WSP044 - No service definition exists with external name '&2{&1}'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRTFT_WSP - Messages for SRT FT WSP

• Message number: 044

• Message text: No service definition exists with external name '&2{&1}'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRTFT_WSP044 - No service definition exists with external name '&2{&1}' ?

  The SAP error message SRTFT_WSP044 indicates that there is no service definition available with the specified external name. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's web services framework, particularly when trying to access a web service that has not been properly defined or registered in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Service Definition: The most common cause is that the web service you are trying to access has not been defined in the SAP system. This could be due to a missing configuration or an incorrect external name.
  Incorrect External Name: The external name provided in the request does not match any existing service definitions in the SAP system.
  Transport Issues: If the service definition was recently transported from another system, it may not have been activated or may not exist in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the service, leading to the appearance that the service does not exist.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Service Definition:
  
  Go to transaction SOAMANAGER in SAP.
  Navigate to the "Web Service Configuration" section and check if the service definition exists with the specified external name.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create or import the service definition.
  
  
  
  Verify External Name:
  
  Ensure that the external name you are using in your request matches exactly with the name defined in the service registry. Pay attention to case sensitivity and any special characters.
  
  
  
  Activate Service:
  
  If the service definition exists but is not activated, activate it in SOAMANAGER.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the service was transported, ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request and that they have been properly imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the web service. You may need to check roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult Logs:
  
  Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or information that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SOAMANAGER: This is the transaction used for managing web services in SAP. It allows you to configure, activate, and manage web service definitions.
  Service Registry: This is where all the web service definitions are stored. You can view and manage services here.
  Web Service Consumer: If you are consuming a web service, ensure that the consumer is correctly configured to point to the right service endpoint.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or development team for further assistance, as they may have more insights into the specific configuration of your SAP environment.