How To Fix WP3ROLES046 - Service type &1 is not supported

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WP3ROLES - Portal Role Maintenance

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Service type &1 is not supported

What causes this issue?

The portal transferred data for service &V2& of type &V1&.
This type is not supported by this version of the SAP Enterprise Portal
plug-in.
The following types are currently supported:
&V3&
The abbreviations have the following meaning:
TR: Transaction
RF: RFC-enabled function module
HT: TADIR service
HS: External Service

System Response

The system issues a warning message telling you that the portal has
sent data that cannot be used.
These entries are ignored when you create or change an authorization
role.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

Check why the portal sent this service data. You might have an
incorrect configuration, resulting in the portal sending data intended
for another system to this system.
Service types HT, HS and RF can only be used if your system has the
corresponding support package (SAP_BASIS 6.20, Support Package 25).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WP3ROLES046 - Service type &1 is not supported ?

  The SAP error message:
  WP3ROLES046 Service type &1 is not supported
  typically occurs in the context of SAP Workflow or Business Process Management when a service type that is being called or referenced is not recognized or supported by the system.
  
  Cause
  
  The service type specified (represented by &1 in the message) is not available or not supported in the current SAP system or client.
  This can happen if:
  
  The service type is misspelled or incorrectly configured.
  The service type belongs to a component or add-on that is not installed or activated.
  The workflow or process is trying to call a service type that is obsolete or deprecated.
  There is a mismatch between the workflow definition and the backend system capabilities.
  
  
  Sometimes, this error can occur if the service type is custom and not properly registered in the system.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check the Service Type Name:
  
  Verify the exact service type name that is causing the error.
  Ensure it is correctly spelled and matches the service type defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Verify Service Type Availability:
  
  Use transaction SWO1 (Business Object Builder) to check if the service type exists.
  If it is a standard SAP service type, confirm that the relevant component or add-on is installed and active.
  If it is a custom service type, ensure it has been properly created and activated.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow or Process Configuration:
  
  Review the workflow or process definition that calls the service type.
  Make sure the service type is supported in the current system version.
  Adjust the workflow to use a supported service type if necessary.
  
  
  
  Check System and Add-ons:
  
  Confirm that all required SAP components and add-ons related to the service type are installed.
  If the service type is related to a specific module (e.g., HR, MM, SD), verify that the module is active.
  
  
  
  Transport and Activation:
  
  If the service type is custom and transported from another system, ensure it was transported correctly and activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to the error message or the specific service type.
  Sometimes SAP releases patches or corrections for missing or unsupported service types.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction SWO1: Business Object Builder — to check and maintain service types and business objects.
  Transaction SWDD: Workflow Builder — to check workflow definitions.
  SAP Help Portal: Documentation on SAP Business Workflow and service types.
  SAP Notes: Search for message WP3ROLES046 or related keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  Common Scenarios:
  
  Integration scenarios where external services or web services are called.
  Custom workflows calling custom or external service types.
  Upgrades or system copies where some service types are missing.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact service type name (the value of &1), I can help you with more specific guidance.