How To Fix BW_BICS_INA057 - OPTIONS http method and CORS is not enabled. Set icf/cors_enabled in RZ11

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BW_BICS_INA -

• Message number: 057

• Message text: OPTIONS http method and CORS is not enabled. Set icf/cors_enabled in RZ11

What causes this issue?

The BW http handler for INA requests has received an OPTIONS http
request. This should not reach the BW http handler but be handled above
by the ICM (internet connection manager). Usually this is because CORS
was not correctly configured.

System Response

Error is raised in the http handler class

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator

Procedure for System Administrators

Follow the CORS configuration step on help.sap.com (e.g. for SAP
Analytics Cloud follow Live Data Connection to SAP BW Using a Direct
Connection and SSO ( https://help.sap.com/viewer/DRAFT/b103a251020746f78
6ec0860fa51a63a/release/en-US/2f61936f350b423ca6b813da1d5a102f.html )
In particular, check the CORS enablement in your system parameters.
i. Enter transaction code: RZ11.
ii. Enter parameter: icf/cors_enabled
iii. Select Display.
iv. Set value to 1.

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 BW_BICS_INA057 - OPTIONS http method and CORS is not enabled. Set icf/cors_enabled in RZ11 ?

  The SAP error message BW_BICS_INA057 indicates that there is an issue with the HTTP method and Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS) settings in your SAP BW (Business Warehouse) system. This error typically arises when trying to access resources from a different origin (domain, protocol, or port) than the one from which the request is being made, and the necessary CORS settings are not enabled.
  Cause:
  
  CORS Not Enabled: The error suggests that CORS is not enabled in your SAP system. CORS is a security feature implemented in web browsers that allows or restricts resources requested from another domain outside the domain from which the first resource was served.
  HTTP Method Restrictions: The HTTP method being used (e.g., GET, POST) may not be allowed due to the current configuration.
  ICF Service Configuration: The Internet Communication Framework (ICF) service may not be properly configured to handle CORS requests.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to enable CORS in your SAP system. Here are the steps to do that:
  
  
  Set the Parameter in RZ11:
  
  Go to transaction code RZ11 in your SAP GUI.
  Enter the parameter name icf/cors_enabled.
  Set the value to 1 (enabled).
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check ICF Services:
  
  Go to transaction code SICF.
  Navigate to the relevant service (e.g., /sap/bw/ina).
  Right-click on the service and select "Activate" if it is not already activated.
  Ensure that the service has the necessary CORS settings.
  
  
  
  Adjust HTTP Method Settings:
  
  Ensure that the HTTP methods you are using are allowed in the ICF service configuration.
  You may need to adjust the settings to allow specific methods (GET, POST, etc.) as required by your application.
  
  
  
  Restart the ICF Services:
  
  After making changes, it may be necessary to restart the ICF services or the entire SAP system to apply the new settings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the changes, test the application again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  CORS: Cross-Origin Resource Sharing is a mechanism that allows restricted resources on a web page to be requested from another domain outside the domain from which the first resource was served.
  ICF: The Internet Communication Framework is a framework in SAP that allows the creation of web services and web applications.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or updates related to this error.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider checking the SAP community forums or reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.