How To Fix /PLMI/DIR_BRW_BO038 - Error during URL creation; contact your system administrator

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/DIR_BRW_BO -

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Error during URL creation; contact your system administrator

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/DIR_BRW_BO038 - Error during URL creation; contact your system administrator ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/DIR_BRW_BO038 Error during URL creation; contact your system administrator typically indicates an issue related to the generation of a URL for a specific business object or service in the SAP system. This error can arise due to various reasons, including configuration issues, missing authorizations, or problems with the underlying services.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to generate URLs for the specific business object.
  Authorization Problems: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the service or business object.
  Service Availability: The service that the URL is trying to access may not be available or may not be properly registered in the system.
  Network Issues: There could be network-related issues preventing the URL from being created or accessed.
  System Errors: There may be underlying system errors or inconsistencies that need to be addressed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Configuration: Verify the configuration settings for the business object or service in question. Ensure that all necessary parameters are set correctly.
  Review Authorizations: Check the user’s authorizations to ensure they have the necessary permissions to access the service or business object.
  Service Status: Ensure that the service is active and properly registered in the system. You can check this in transaction codes like SOAMANAGER or SICF.
  Network Connectivity: Ensure that there are no network issues preventing access to the required services. Check firewall settings and network configurations.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SLG1 for application logs) for any additional error messages or warnings that could provide more context about the issue.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to contact your SAP system administrator or SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SOAMANAGER for web service configuration, SICF for service activation, and SLG1 for log analysis.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for specific business objects or services to understand their configuration and requirements.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message. If the problem continues, further investigation by a system administrator or SAP support may be necessary.