How To Fix CMS147 - Repository &1 not accessible using Web Application Server URL

CMS147 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS - KPro: Content Management Service

• Message number: 147

• Message text: Repository &1 not accessible using Web Application Server URL

What causes this issue?

An attempt was made to access the
<DS:GLOS.0B31EBA16A3BD311A11A0060B0673A17>repository</> &V1& via an
<DS:GLOS.4B4384BDFF69D411BA570800060D888B>SAP Web Application Server</>
URL.

System Response

The operation was terminated.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Ensure that the <DS:GLOS.F1143DE23961D411AE7500A0C9EAD00F>ICM</> is
running on at least one application server, so that the repository can
be accessed by HTTP via the SAP Web Application Server.
Also ensure that logon data has been defined for HTTP access in the
service tree for the service <ls>/DEFAULT_HOST/SAP/BC/CONTENTSERVER</>
(see <DS:TRAN.SICF>Define services</>).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS147 - Repository &1 not accessible using Web Application Server URL ?

  The SAP error message CMS147 indicates that a specific repository (denoted by &1) is not accessible via the Web Application Server (WAS) URL. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BusinessObjects or SAP NetWeaver environments where there is a need to access a repository through a web interface.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect URL Configuration: The URL configured for the Web Application Server may be incorrect or not pointing to the right repository.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues preventing access to the repository.
  Repository Not Started: The repository service may not be running or may have encountered an error.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the repository.
  Firewall or Security Settings: Firewall settings or security configurations may be blocking access to the repository.
  Repository Corruption: The repository itself may be corrupted or improperly configured.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check URL Configuration:
  
  Verify that the URL for the Web Application Server is correctly configured in the