How To Fix HTA_HDI_WSM657 - ICF service OA2C_CONFIG is active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HTA_HDI_WSM - Messages for Workspace Management

• Message number: 657

• Message text: ICF service OA2C_CONFIG is active

What causes this issue?

Before the OAuth2 client can be configured in the system, the ICF
service OA2C_CONFIG must exist and be active.

System Response

The program displays a success message.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HTA_HDI_WSM657 - ICF service OA2C_CONFIG is active ?

  The SAP error message HTA_HDI_WSM657 indicates that the ICF (Internet Communication Framework) service OA2C_CONFIG is active, which can lead to issues when trying to perform certain operations related to the SAP HANA database or HDI (HANA Deployment Infrastructure) containers.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises when the OA2C_CONFIG service is enabled in the SAP system. This service is related to the OAuth 2.0 configuration for the SAP Cloud Platform and can interfere with the expected behavior of HDI containers or other services that rely on specific configurations.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check ICF Services:
  
  Go to transaction code SICF in your SAP GUI.
  Navigate to the service path for OA2C_CONFIG.
  Check if the service is active.
  
  
  
  Deactivate the Service:
  
  If the service is active and you do not require it for your current operations, you can deactivate it.
  Right-click on the OA2C_CONFIG service and select "Deactivate".
  
  
  
  Test the Operation Again:
  
  After deactivating the service, try to perform the operation that previously resulted in the error to see if it resolves the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you need the OA2C_CONFIG service for other functionalities, consult the SAP documentation or your system administrator to understand the implications of deactivating it.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that deactivating this service does not affect other applications or services that may rely on it.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ICF Services: The Internet Communication Framework (ICF) is a framework in SAP that allows for the creation of web services and HTTP-based communication. Each service can be activated or deactivated based on the needs of the system.
  OAuth 2.0: This is an authorization framework that allows third-party applications to obtain limited access to an HTTP service. The OA2C_CONFIG service is related to this framework.
  SAP HANA Deployment Infrastructure (HDI): HDI is a set of tools and services that allow developers to build and deploy applications in the SAP HANA environment.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP Basis team for further assistance.