How To Fix ICM059 - Handler is already activated

ICM059 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICM - Messages for ICM Monitor

• Message number: 059

• Message text: Handler is already activated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICM059 - Handler is already activated ?

  The SAP error message ICM059: Handler is already activated typically occurs in the context of the Internet Communication Manager (ICM) when there is an attempt to activate a handler that is already active. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when configuring HTTP or HTTPS services, or when trying to register a new handler in the ICM.
  Causes:
  
  Duplicate Activation: The most common cause is that the handler you are trying to activate is already registered and active in the ICM.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the ICM settings or in the service definitions that lead to this error.
  System State: The system might be in a state where it is trying to reinitialize or reconfigure handlers that are already set up.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Active Handlers: Use transaction code SMICM to check the currently active handlers. You can view the active handlers and their statuses to confirm if the handler you are trying