How To Fix ARC_DAS_CON008 - HTTP connection to XML DAS is not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ARC_DAS_CON - XML DAS Connector: Messages

• Message number: 008

• Message text: HTTP connection to XML DAS is not maintained

What causes this issue?

No HTTP connection to XML DAS is entered in the cross-archiving object
Customizing. It is therefore not possible to store archive files using
WebDAV or access archive files stored using WebDAV.

System Response

Storage of and access to archive files is refused.

How to fix this error?

Enter a working HTTP connection to XML DAS.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ARC_DAS_CON008 - HTTP connection to XML DAS is not maintained ?

  The SAP error message ARC_DAS_CON008 indicates that there is an issue with the HTTP connection to the XML Data Access Service (DAS). This error typically arises when the connection settings for the XML DAS are not properly configured or maintained in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The HTTP connection to the XML DAS may not be set up correctly in the SAP system. This could be due to missing parameters or incorrect values in the configuration.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues preventing the SAP system from reaching the XML DAS.
  Service Unavailability: The XML DAS service may be down or not running, leading to connection failures.
  Authorization Issues: The user or service account may not have the necessary permissions to access the XML DAS.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SICF (HTTP Service Hierarchy Maintenance) and check if the XML DAS service is activated.
  Ensure that the HTTP connection settings are correctly configured in the relevant configuration areas (e.g., transaction SPRO for system settings).
  Verify the settings in the DAS Configuration (transaction DAS or relevant configuration area) to ensure that the connection details (URL, port, etc.) are correct.
  
  
  
  Test Connectivity:
  
  Use tools like telnet or ping to check if the SAP system can reach the XML DAS endpoint.
  If there are firewalls or proxies in place, ensure that they are configured to allow traffic to the XML DAS.
  
  
  
  Check Service Status:
  
  Ensure that the XML DAS service is running. You may need to restart the service if it is down.
  Check the logs for any errors related to the XML DAS service that might provide more insight into the issue.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user or service account being used to connect to the XML DAS has the necessary authorizations.
  Check the roles and profiles assigned to the user to ensure they include access to the XML DAS.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the XML DAS for any specific configuration requirements or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SM21) for any related error messages that could provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the ARC_DAS_CON008 error in your SAP system.