How To Fix SRTFT_WSP068 - Cannot determine VI name from WS key '&1'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRTFT_WSP - Messages for SRT FT WSP

• Message number: 068

• Message text: Cannot determine VI name from WS key '&1'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRTFT_WSP068 - Cannot determine VI name from WS key '&1' ?

  The SAP error message SRTFT_WSP068 indicates that the system is unable to determine the Virtual Interface (VI) name from the Web Service (WS) key provided. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's web service framework, particularly when dealing with service definitions and configurations.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the web service key provided does not correspond to any existing Virtual Interface in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The web service key being incorrectly specified.
  The Virtual Interface not being created or activated.
  The service definition not being properly configured in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the web service was recently transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may be inconsistencies or missing objects.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user executing the web service may not have the necessary authorizations to access the Virtual Interface.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Web Service Key: Verify that the web service key you are using is correct. Ensure that it matches the key defined in the service definition.
  
  
  Verify Virtual Interface: 
  
  Go to transaction SOAMANAGER and check the configuration of the web service.
  Ensure that the Virtual Interface is created and activated. You can check this in the Service Definition section.
  
  
  
  Check Service Binding: Ensure that the service binding is correctly set up and that it points to the correct Virtual Interface.
  
  
  Transport Consistency: If the issue arose after a transport, check that all necessary objects were transported correctly. You may need to re-transport the relevant objects.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the web service and the associated Virtual Interface.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the web service call to identify where the failure occurs. This may provide more insight into why the system cannot determine the VI name.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SOAMANAGER: For managing web service configurations.
  SE80: For checking the development objects related to the web service.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on web service configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message SRTFT_WSP068.