How To Fix FDT_CP_MSG204 - ICF node for HTTP/HTTPS is inactive

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FDT_CP_MSG -

• Message number: 204

• Message text: ICF node for HTTP/HTTPS is inactive

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDT_CP_MSG204 - ICF node for HTTP/HTTPS is inactive ?

  The SAP error message FDT_CP_MSG204 indicates that the ICF (Internet Communication Framework) node for HTTP/HTTPS is inactive. This can prevent certain web-based functionalities from working correctly in your SAP system, such as web services or Fiori applications.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the ICF service for HTTP or HTTPS is not activated in the SAP system. This can happen for several reasons, including:
  
  The ICF service was never activated.
  The service was deactivated due to system changes or maintenance.
  There are authorization issues preventing the activation of the ICF node.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you need to activate the relevant ICF node. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the ICF Service Maintenance:
  
  Go to transaction code SICF in the SAP GUI.
  
  
  
  Locate the Service:
  
  In the ICF tree structure, navigate to the relevant service. For HTTP, you typically look for the node /sap/bc/, and for HTTPS, you may look for /sap/bc/secure/.
  You can also use the search function to find the specific service if you know its name.
  
  
  
  Activate the Service:
  
  Right-click on the service node that is inactive (it will be marked with a red icon).
  Select Activate Service from the context menu.
  Confirm any prompts that appear.
  
  
  
  Check the Service Status:
  
  After activation, ensure that the service is now marked as active (green icon).
  You can also check the service's properties to ensure that it is configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Test the Service:
  
  After activation, test the service by accessing it through a web browser or using the appropriate SAP transaction to ensure that it is functioning as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Issues: If you encounter issues while trying to activate the service, ensure that you have the necessary authorizations. You may need to consult with your SAP Basis team or system administrator.
  ICF Node Hierarchy: Familiarize yourself with the ICF node hierarchy, as there are many services available, and knowing where to find them can help in troubleshooting.
  Transport Requests: If you are working in a development environment and need to transport changes to a production environment, ensure that the activation of ICF nodes is included in your transport requests.
  Logs and Traces: If the issue persists after activation, check the system logs (transaction SLG1) and traces for any additional error messages that may provide more context.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FDT_CP_MSG204 error and activate the necessary ICF node for HTTP/HTTPS in your SAP system.