How To Fix /STMC/CR_MSG074 - Error while retrieving logical port '&1'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /STMC/CR_MSG -

• Message number: 074

• Message text: Error while retrieving logical port '&1'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /STMC/CR_MSG074 - Error while retrieving logical port '&1' ?

  The SAP error message /STMC/CR_MSG074 indicates that there is an issue with retrieving a logical port in the SAP system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Cloud Platform Integration or when working with web services and communication between different SAP systems.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Logical Port Not Defined: The logical port specified in the error message may not be defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be incorrect settings or parameters in the logical port configuration.
  Authorization Issues: The user or service may not have the necessary authorizations to access the logical port.
  Network Issues: There could be network connectivity issues preventing access to the service associated with the logical port.
  Transport Layer Issues: Problems with the transport layer (e.g., HTTP, HTTPS) can also lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Logical Port Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SOAMANAGER in your SAP system.
  Navigate to the "Web Service Configuration" section and check if the logical port is defined.
  If it is not defined, create a new logical port with the required settings.
  
  
  
  Verify Settings:
  
  Ensure that the settings for the logical port (such as endpoint URL, authentication method, etc.) are correct.
  Check if the service is active and reachable.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user or service account has the necessary authorizations to access the logical port.
  Review the roles and authorizations assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Test Connectivity:
  
  Use tools like telnet or ping to check if the network connection to the service endpoint is working.
  If there are firewall rules or network restrictions, ensure that they allow traffic to the service.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or details that can provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of your SAP system for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SOAMANAGER, SLG1
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Consider checking the SAP Community forums for discussions related to this error, as other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to contact SAP support for further assistance.