How To Fix EDESK_COMM_PIO006 - Protocol &1 is not supported; choose HTTP or HTTPS

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDESK_COMM_PIO - Engineering Desktop: Partner Integration Outbound

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Protocol &1 is not supported; choose HTTP or HTTPS

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDESK_COMM_PIO006 - Protocol &1 is not supported; choose HTTP or HTTPS ?

  The SAP error message EDESK_COMM_PIO006 indicates that the communication protocol specified in your configuration is not supported. The message suggests that you should choose either HTTP or HTTPS as the communication protocol.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when:
  
  The system is configured to use a protocol that is not supported by the SAP system or the specific service you are trying to access.
  There may be a misconfiguration in the settings related to the communication protocol in the SAP system.
  The service you are trying to connect to may not be set up to accept the specified protocol.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in your SAP system where the communication protocol is defined.
  Ensure that the protocol is set to either HTTP or HTTPS. You can usually find this in transaction codes like SOAMANAGER or in the relevant RFC destination settings.
  
  
  
  Modify Protocol Settings:
  
  If the protocol is set to something other than HTTP or HTTPS, change it to one of these supported protocols.
  If you are using a web service, ensure that the endpoint URL is correctly configured to use HTTP or HTTPS.
  
  
  
  Test Connectivity:
  
  After making changes, test the connectivity to ensure that the system can communicate using the selected protocol.
  You can use tools like telnet or curl to check if the endpoint is reachable.
  
  
  
  Check for Additional Settings:
  
  If you are using HTTPS, ensure that SSL certificates are correctly configured and that the server is set up to accept HTTPS connections.
  Verify any firewall or network settings that might be blocking the communication.
  
  
  
  Review Documentation:
  
  Consult the SAP documentation or help resources for any specific requirements related to the service you are trying to access.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SOAMANAGER: For managing web service configurations.
  SM59: For managing RFC destinations.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message.
  
  
  
  Logs and Traces:
  
  Review system logs (transaction SLG1) and traces to gather more information about the error context.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EDESK_COMM_PIO006 error and successfully configure the communication protocol in your SAP system.