How To Fix S_UNIFIED_CON_API013 - HTTP Customizing &1 already exists.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S_UNIFIED_CON_API - Messages for API for Unified Connectivity

• Message number: 013

• Message text: HTTP Customizing &1 already exists.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_UNIFIED_CON_API013 - HTTP Customizing &1 already exists. ?

  The SAP error message S_UNIFIED_CON_API013 with the description "HTTP Customizing &1 already exists" typically occurs when you are trying to create or configure an HTTP service or endpoint in the SAP system, and the configuration you are attempting to create already exists in the system.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by an attempt to create a new HTTP customizing entry (like a service or endpoint) that has the same identifier or name as an existing entry. This can happen if:
  
  You are trying to register a service that has already been registered.
  There is a duplicate entry in the customizing settings.
  The system is not properly recognizing the uniqueness of the entry due to a caching issue or a configuration error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Entries:
  
  Go to the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SICF for HTTP services) and check if the service or endpoint you are trying to create already exists.
  If it does exist, you may need to modify the existing entry instead of creating a new one.
  
  
  
  Delete or Rename:
  
  If the existing entry is not needed, you can delete it.
  Alternatively, if you need to keep the existing entry, consider renaming the new entry you are trying to create to avoid the conflict.
  
  
  
  Clear Cache:
  
  Sometimes, the issue may be related to caching. You can try clearing the cache of the HTTP services by using transaction SICF and executing the "Activate" or "Deactivate" options for the service.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If you are working in a development environment and transporting changes, ensure that the transport requests are correctly managed and that there are no conflicts with existing configurations in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or notes related to HTTP services and customizing to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights based on the specific version of SAP you are using.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SICF: Maintain HTTP Services
  SE80: Object Navigator (to check for related objects)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on HTTP customizing.
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  Refer to the official SAP Help Portal for detailed information on configuring HTTP services and troubleshooting common issues.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully configure your HTTP service in SAP.