How To Fix SECATT_HTTP_STATUS411 - The server refuses to accept the request without a defined Content-Length


SECATT_HTTP_STATUS411 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: SECATT_HTTP_STATUS - eCATT HTTP Status Messages

  • Message number: 411

  • Message text: The server refuses to accept the request without a defined Content-Length

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  • What causes this issue?

    The server refuses to accept the request without a defined Content-
    Length. The client MAY repeat the request if it adds a valid
    Content-Length header field containing the length of the message-body in
    the request message.

    System Response

    The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

    How to fix this error?

    Procedure for System Administrators


    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SECATT_HTTP_STATUS411 - The server refuses to accept the request without a defined Content-Length ?
    The SAP error message SECATT_HTTP_STATUS411 indicates that the server is refusing to accept the HTTP request because it does not have a defined Content-Length header. This typically occurs when a client (in this case, an SAP system) sends a request to a server without specifying the size of the body content, which is required for certain types of requests.
    
    Cause: Missing Content-Length Header: The HTTP request being sent does not include the Content-Length header, which tells the server how much data is being sent in the body of the request. Incorrect HTTP Method: The request method (e.g., POST, PUT) may require a body, but the body is either empty or not properly defined.
    Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system or the server that prevent the proper setting of the Content-Length header.
    Solution: Check Request Body: Ensure that the request being sent has a body and that it is not empty. If

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