How To Fix SECATT_HTTP_STATUS413 - Request Entity Too Large

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SECATT_HTTP_STATUS - eCATT HTTP Status Messages

• Message number: 413

• Message text: Request Entity Too Large

What causes this issue?

The server is refusing to process a request because the request entity
is larger than the server is willing or able to process. The server MAY
close the connection to prevent the client from continuing the request.
If the condition is temporary, the server SHOULD include a Retry- After
header field to indicate that it is temporary and after what time the
client MAY try again.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SECATT_HTTP_STATUS413 - Request Entity Too Large ?

  The SAP error message "SECATT_HTTP_STATUS413 Request Entity Too Large" indicates that the HTTP request sent to the server exceeds the maximum size limit that the server is configured to accept. This typically occurs when you are trying to upload a large file or send a large amount of data in a single request.
  Causes:
  
  File Size Limit: The file you are trying to upload is larger than the maximum allowed size configured on the server.
  Data Volume: The amount of data being sent in the request exceeds the server's configured limits.
  Server Configuration: The server settings for maximum request size may be set too low for your needs.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Increase Server Limits:
  
  If you have access to the server configuration, you can increase the maximum request size limit. This is typically done in the web server configuration (e.g., Apache, Nginx) or in the application server settings.
  For example, in an Apache server, you might adjust the LimitRequestBody directive, and in Nginx, you would adjust the client_max_body_size directive.
  
  
  
  Split the Request:
  
  If increasing the limit is not feasible, consider splitting the data into smaller chunks and sending multiple requests instead of one large request.
  
  
  
  Optimize Data:
  
  If possible, optimize the data being sent. This could involve compressing files or reducing the amount of data being transmitted.
  
  
  
  Check SAP Configuration:
  
  In SAP, check the settings related to HTTP requests and ensure they are configured to handle the expected data sizes. This may involve adjusting parameters in transaction codes like RZ10 or RZ11.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis team for specific configurations related to your SAP environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this issue or provide guidance on configuration settings.
  Web Server Logs: Review the web server logs for more detailed error messages that can provide insight into the cause of the issue.
  Network Configuration: Ensure that any network devices (like firewalls or proxies) are not imposing their own limits on request sizes.
  
  By addressing the root cause of the error and implementing one or more of the solutions above, you should be able to resolve the "SECATT_HTTP_STATUS413 Request Entity Too Large" error in your SAP environment.