How To Fix /IWXBE/CORE047 - Invalid HTTP Destination

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWXBE/CORE -

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Invalid HTTP Destination

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWXBE/CORE047 - Invalid HTTP Destination ?

  The SAP error message /IWXBE/CORE047 Invalid HTTP Destination typically occurs when there is an issue with the HTTP destination configuration in the SAP system. This error is often encountered when trying to connect to an external service or system via HTTP, such as when using the SAP Gateway or when making HTTP calls from ABAP programs.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect HTTP Destination Configuration: The HTTP destination may not be configured correctly in the SAP system. This includes incorrect URL, authentication details, or other parameters.
  Destination Not Defined: The HTTP destination you are trying to use may not be defined in the system.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues preventing the SAP system from reaching the specified HTTP destination.
  Authorization Issues: The user or service account may not have the necessary authorizations to access the HTTP destination.
  Service Unavailability: The external service you are trying to reach may be down or not responding.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check HTTP Destination Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 (RFC Destinations).
  Look for the HTTP destination you are trying to use.
  Verify that the URL is correct and that all required parameters (like authentication) are properly set.
  
  
  
  Test the Connection:
  
  In transaction SM59, select the HTTP destination and use the "Test Connection" button to check if the connection can be established successfully.
  
  
  
  Check Network Connectivity:
  
  Ensure that the SAP system can reach the external service. You can use tools like ping or telnet from the server where SAP is running to check connectivity.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user or service account has the necessary authorizations to access the HTTP destination. Check roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Check Service Availability:
  
  Verify that the external service is up and running. You can try accessing the service directly from a web browser or using tools like Postman.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the SAP application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or details that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on configuring HTTP destinations and troubleshooting connectivity issues.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to HTTP destinations.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the /IWXBE/CORE047 Invalid HTTP Destination error in your SAP system.