How To Fix ICM013 - Service &1 on port &2 is already activated

ICM013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICM - Messages for ICM Monitor

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Service &1 on port &2 is already activated

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ICM013 - Details

• The SAP error message ICM013 indicates that the Internet Communication Manager (ICM) service is already activated on the specified port. This typically occurs when there is an attempt to start or activate an ICM service that is already running on the same port.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Activation: The ICM service is being activated multiple times for the same port.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the instance profile or the ICM settings that lead to this error.
  System Restart: If the system was not properly shut down, the ICM might still be running in the background, causing this conflict.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Running Services: Use transaction code SMICM to check the status of the ICM. Look for any active services on the specified port.
  Stop the ICM: If you find that the ICM is already running, you can stop it using the command:ICM_STOP
  or by restarting the SAP instance.
  
  Review Configuration: Check the instance profile (usually found in the instance