How To Fix ICM057 - No authorization file exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICM - Messages for ICM Monitor

• Message number: 057

• Message text: No authorization file exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICM057 - No authorization file exists ?

  The SAP error message ICM057 No authorization file exists typically indicates that the Internet Communication Manager (ICM) is unable to find the necessary authorization file to authenticate users for HTTP(S) requests. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when the system is configured to use a specific authorization method that relies on an external file.
  Cause
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing Authorization File: The specified authorization file does not exist in the expected directory.
  Incorrect Configuration: The ICM may be misconfigured, pointing to the wrong location for the authorization file.
  File Permissions: The authorization file exists, but the SAP system does not have the necessary permissions to read it.
  Incorrect Path: The path to the authorization file may be incorrectly specified in the ICM configuration.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the ICM057 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check for the Authorization File:
  
  Verify that the authorization file exists in the specified directory. The file is usually named icm_auth_<type>.txt where <type> corresponds to the authentication method being used.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Check the ICM configuration in the SAP system. You can do this by navigating to transaction RZ10 or RZ11 to review the parameters related to ICM and authentication.
  Look for parameters like icm/HTTP/auth and ensure they are set correctly.
  
  
  
  Check File Permissions:
  
  Ensure that the SAP system has the necessary permissions to read the authorization file. You may need to adjust the file permissions or ownership.
  
  
  
  Correct Path:
  
  If the authorization file is located in a different directory, update the ICM configuration to point to the correct path.
  
  
  
  Restart ICM:
  
  After making changes, restart the ICM to apply the new configuration. You can do this through transaction SMICM.
  
  
  
  Check Logs:
  
  Review the ICM logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue. You can access the logs in transaction SMICM under the "Log File" option.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  ICM Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for ICM for detailed information on configuration and troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to ICM057.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the ICM057 error in your SAP system.