How To Fix ESH_TST_SMK_MSG082 - Exception occurred while checking logon information of ICF service &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_TST_SMK_MSG - Smoke Test

• Message number: 082

• Message text: Exception occurred while checking logon information of ICF service &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_TST_SMK_MSG082 - Exception occurred while checking logon information of ICF service &1 ?

  The SAP error message ESH_TST_SMK_MSG082 indicates that there was an exception while checking the logon information of an ICF (Internet Communication Framework) service. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Enterprise Search or when accessing services via the ICF.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Logon Credentials: The most common cause is that the logon credentials (username/password) provided for the ICF service are incorrect or not valid.
  ICF Service Not Active: The ICF service you are trying to access may not be activated in the SAP system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the ICF service.
  Network Issues: There could be network-related issues preventing the connection to the ICF service.
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the ICF service settings or in the backend system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Logon Credentials: Verify that the username and password used to access the ICF service are correct.
  Activate ICF Service: Ensure that the ICF service is activated. You can do this by navigating to transaction SICF and checking the status of the service.
  Review Authorizations: Check the user’s authorizations to ensure they have the necessary permissions to access the ICF service. You can use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization failures.
  Check Network Connectivity: Ensure that there are no network issues preventing access to the ICF service. You can test connectivity using tools like ping or telnet.
  Review ICF Configuration: Check the configuration of the ICF service in transaction SICF. Ensure that all required parameters are set correctly.
  Check Logs: Review the system logs (transaction SM21) and the ICF logs (transaction SICF -> right-click on the service -> "Display Log") for any additional error messages that might provide more context.
  
  Related Information:
  
  ICF Services: ICF services are used to expose SAP functionality over HTTP/S. They can be configured and managed using transaction SICF.
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to ICF services include S_SERVICE and S_USER_AUTH.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide patches related to this error message.
  SAP Community: The SAP Community forums can be a valuable resource for finding similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.