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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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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