How To Fix MSGSERVER073 - The values permitted for the protocol are HTTP and HTTPS

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MSGSERVER - Messages for Message Server

• Message number: 073

• Message text: The values permitted for the protocol are HTTP and HTTPS

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MSGSERVER073 - The values permitted for the protocol are HTTP and HTTPS ?

  The SAP error message MSGSERVER073 indicates that there is an issue with the protocol configuration in your SAP system. Specifically, it states that the only permitted values for the protocol are HTTP and HTTPS. This error typically arises when the system is configured to use an unsupported protocol or when there is a misconfiguration in the settings.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Protocol Configuration: The protocol specified in the configuration settings is neither HTTP nor HTTPS.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the configuration where an unsupported protocol is specified.
  Legacy Settings: If the system has been upgraded or migrated, old settings may still be in place that do not conform to the current requirements.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MSGSERVER073 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP system configuration settings where the protocol is defined (e.g., in the instance profile or the HTTP service configuration).
  Ensure that the protocol is set to either HTTP or HTTPS.
  
  
  
  Modify the Profile Parameters:
  
  If you are using an instance profile, you can check the parameters related to the HTTP server. Look for parameters like icm/HTTP/port_0 or icm/HTTPS/port_0.
  Use transaction RZ10 to edit the instance profile and make sure the protocol is correctly set.
  
  
  
  Restart the ICM:
  
  After making changes to the configuration, restart the Internet Communication Manager (ICM) to apply the new settings. You can do this using transaction SMICM.
  
  
  
  Check for Typos:
  
  Review the configuration for any typographical errors that might have led to the incorrect protocol being specified.
  
  
  
  Review Documentation:
  
  Consult the SAP documentation or help resources for your specific version to ensure that you are following the correct procedures for configuring the HTTP/HTTPS settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RZ10: To edit instance profiles.
  SMICM: To monitor and manage the Internet Communication Manager.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Logs: Review the ICM logs for any additional error messages or warnings that could provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MSGSERVER073 error and ensure that your SAP system is correctly configured to use the supported protocols.