How To Fix S_UNIFIED_CON_API071 - Virtual Host &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: 071

• Message text: Virtual Host &1 already exists.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_UNIFIED_CON_API071 - Virtual Host &1 already exists. ?

  The SAP error message S_UNIFIED_CON_API071 with the description "Virtual Host &1 already exists" typically occurs when there is an attempt to create a virtual host in the SAP system that already exists. This can happen in various contexts, such as when configuring the SAP Web Dispatcher, SAP Gateway, or other components that utilize virtual hosts.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following scenarios:
  
  Duplicate Configuration: You are trying to create a virtual host with a name that is already in use within the system.
  Incorrect Input: The input provided for the virtual host configuration may have been incorrectly specified, leading to a conflict with an existing entry.
  System State: The system may be in a state where it has not properly released resources or configurations, leading to perceived duplicates.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Virtual Hosts:
  
  Use transaction codes like SICF (HTTP Service Hierarchy) or SMICM (ICM Monitor) to check