How To Fix S_UNIFIED_CON031 - An HTTP server cannot point to itself. Specify a different parent.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S_UNIFIED_CON - Message Class for Unified Connectivity

• Message number: 031

• Message text: An HTTP server cannot point to itself. Specify a different parent.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_UNIFIED_CON031 - An HTTP server cannot point to itself. Specify a different parent. ?

  The SAP error message S_UNIFIED_CON031 indicates that there is a configuration issue with the HTTP server settings in the SAP system. Specifically, this error occurs when the HTTP server is configured to point to itself as its parent server, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  The error arises when the HTTP server configuration is set up incorrectly, leading to a circular reference. This typically happens in the following scenarios:
  
  The HTTP server is configured to use itself as a parent server.
  There is a misconfiguration in the server settings, where the parent server is incorrectly specified.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to change the configuration of the HTTP server so that it does not point to itself. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the SAP NetWeaver Administrator (NWA):
  
  Log in to the SAP NetWeaver Administrator.
  
  
  
  Navigate to the HTTP Server Configuration:
  
  Go to the "Configuration" section.
  Look for the "Infrastructure" or "Web Dispatcher" settings, depending on your setup.
  
  
  
  Check the Parent Server Settings:
  
  Locate the configuration for the HTTP server.
  Ensure that the "Parent Server" field does not point to the same server. Instead, it should point to a different server that is intended to act as the parent.
  
  
  
  Modify the Configuration:
  
  If the parent server is incorrectly set to the same server, change it to the correct parent server.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Restart the HTTP Server:
  
  After making the changes, restart the HTTP server to apply the new configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After restarting, test the HTTP server to ensure that it is functioning correctly and that the error message no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or the specific documentation for your version of SAP NetWeaver for detailed instructions on configuring HTTP servers.
  Logs: Check the logs for any additional error messages that may provide more context about the issue.
  Support: If the issue persists after making the changes, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the S_UNIFIED_CON031 error and ensure that your HTTP server is configured correctly.