How To Fix CL_PIM_MESSAGE015 - Specify the HTTP connection in Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CL_PIM_MESSAGE - PIM Exception Message Class

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Specify the HTTP connection in Customizing

What causes this issue?

The HTTP connection for the PIM system has not been defined.

System Response

The system cannot reach the PIM system.

How to fix this error?

If the HTTP connection does not exist yet, define it in
<LS>Configuration of RFC Connections</> (transaction SM59), and then
specify this connection for the <LS>PIMSERVICEPROVIDER/HTTPCONNECTION</>
parameter. You specify this parameter in Customizing for
<LS>Cross-Application Components</> under <LS>Processes and Tools for
Enterprise Applications -> Define Parameter Values for PIM API</>.

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 CL_PIM_MESSAGE015 - Specify the HTTP connection in Customizing ?

  The SAP error message CL_PIM_MESSAGE015 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the HTTP connection in the system. This error typically arises when the system is trying to access a service or resource that requires an HTTP connection, but the necessary configuration has not been set up in the Customizing settings.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the HTTP connection required for the operation is not defined in the SAP system's Customizing settings. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing or incomplete configuration of the HTTP connection in the SAP system.
  The relevant settings for the HTTP connection have not been maintained in the Customizing transaction.
  The system is trying to access a service that requires an HTTP connection, but the connection details are not specified.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the HTTP connection is properly configured in the SAP system. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Customizing:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and enter the transaction code SPRO to access the Customizing settings.
  
  
  
  Navigate to HTTP Connection Settings:
  
  Follow the path: SAP Reference IMG -> Cross-Application Components -> SAP NetWeaver -> Application Server -> HTTP -> Maintain HTTP Connections.
  
  
  
  Define HTTP Connection:
  
  Check if the required HTTP connection is defined. If not, create a new HTTP connection by specifying the necessary parameters such as:
  
  Connection name
  Target host
  Port
  Protocol (HTTP/HTTPS)
  Any authentication details if required.
  
  
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save your configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Connection:
  
  You can test the HTTP connection to ensure it is working correctly. This can often be done through the same Customizing interface or by using relevant transaction codes.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the HTTP connection settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO: Access Customizing settings.
  SICF: Manage Internet Communication Framework services, which may also be relevant if the HTTP connection is related to web services.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring HTTP connections and troubleshooting related issues.
  
  
  
  Logs and Traces:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SM21) and HTTP trace (transaction SICF) for additional details that may help in diagnosing the issue.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CL_PIM_MESSAGE015 error and ensure that the HTTP connection is properly configured in your SAP system.