How To Fix SALV_X_API157 - An ICF service, that is needed for streaming is inactive: &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SALV_X_API - Messages for ALV API exceptions

• Message number: 157

• Message text: An ICF service, that is needed for streaming is inactive: &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SALV_X_API157 - An ICF service, that is needed for streaming is inactive: &1 ?

  The SAP error message SALV_X_API157 indicates that an ICF (Internet Communication Framework) service required for streaming is inactive. This typically occurs when you are trying to use a feature in SAP that relies on a specific ICF service, but that service has not been activated in the system.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the fact that the necessary ICF service for streaming data is not active. This can happen for various reasons, such as:
  
  The service was never activated after the system installation.
  The service was deactivated for security or performance reasons.
  The system configuration has changed, leading to the service being inactive.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you need to activate the required ICF service. Here are the steps to do that:
  
  
  Access the ICF Services:
  
  Go to transaction code SICF in the SAP GUI.
  
  
  
  Find the Required Service:
  
  In the ICF services tree, navigate to the path where the required service is located. For streaming, it is often under the path /sap/bc/streaming.
  
  
  
  Activate the Service:
  
  Right-click on the service that is indicated in the error message (replace &1 with the actual service name).
  Select Activate Service from the context menu.
  If prompted, confirm the activation.
  
  
  
  Check Service Status:
  
  After activation, ensure that the service status is now active. You can do this by refreshing the ICF services tree or checking the service properties.
  
  
  
  Test the Functionality:
  
  After activating the service, try to perform the action that previously resulted in the error to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ICF Services: These are essential for enabling HTTP-based communication in SAP systems. They allow various functionalities, including web services, streaming, and other web-based applications.
  Security Considerations: When activating ICF services, ensure that you are aware of the security implications. Some services may expose sensitive data or functionality, so it is important to restrict access as necessary.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with other relevant transaction codes such as SICF (for managing ICF services) and SICF_LOG (for logging ICF service calls) for troubleshooting.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after activating the service, consider checking the system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide further insight into the problem.