How To Fix SDEST027 - Value & for status of HTTP compression of response is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SDEST - Messages for RFC Destinations

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Value & for status of HTTP compression of response is invalid

What causes this issue?

The value &v1& is not valid for gzip compression of the HTTP response of
the communication partner.
Valid values:
<ZH>0</> for active compression
<ZH>1</> for inactive compression

System Response

How to fix this error?

Choose a valid value.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SDEST027 - Value & for status of HTTP compression of response is invalid ?

  The SAP error message SDEST027 indicates that there is an issue with the HTTP compression settings in your SAP system. Specifically, the error message states that the value provided for the status of HTTP compression of the response is invalid. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when configuring HTTP services or when dealing with web applications that utilize HTTP compression.
  Cause
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Invalid Configuration: The HTTP compression settings in the SAP system may be incorrectly configured. This could involve an invalid value being set for the compression status.
  
  
  Unsupported Values: The value provided for the HTTP compression status may not be supported by the SAP system or may not conform to expected formats (e.g., it should be a boolean value like 'true' or 'false').
  
  
  System Bugs: There may be bugs or inconsistencies in the version of SAP you are using that affect how HTTP compression is handled.
  
  
  Network Issues: Sometimes, network configurations or proxies can interfere with HTTP compression settings.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve the SDEST027 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SICF (HTTP Service Hierarchy) in your SAP system.
  Navigate to the relevant service and check the settings for HTTP compression.
  Ensure that the compression settings are correctly configured. The values should typically be 'true' or 'false'.
  
  
  
  Adjust Parameters:
  
  If you are using a custom application or service, review the code or configuration files to ensure that the values being set for HTTP compression are valid.
  If you are using a web dispatcher or reverse proxy, check its configuration to ensure it is compatible with the SAP HTTP compression settings.
  
  
  
  Update SAP System:
  
  If you suspect a bug, check for any available patches or updates for your SAP system that may address this issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation related to HTTP compression and ensure that you are following the recommended practices.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and applying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to HTTP compression and the specific error message SDEST027 for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the SDEST027 error in your SAP system.