How To Fix SECATT_HTTP_STATUS414 - Request-URI Too Long

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SECATT_HTTP_STATUS - eCATT HTTP Status Messages

• Message number: 414

• Message text: Request-URI Too Long

What causes this issue?

The server is refusing to service the request because the Request-URI is
longer than the server is willing to interpret. This rare condition is
only likely to occur when a client has improperly converted a POST
request to a GET request with long query information, when the client
has descended into a URI "black hole" of redirection (e.g., a redirected
URI prefix that points to a suffix of itself), or when the server is
under attack by a client attempting to exploit security holes present in
some servers using fixed-length buffers for reading or manipulating the
Request-URI.

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_STATUS414 - Request-URI Too Long ?

  The SAP error message SECATT_HTTP_STATUS414 Request-URI Too Long indicates that the URI (Uniform Resource Identifier) of the HTTP request sent to the server exceeds the maximum length that the server can handle. This typically occurs in scenarios where a large amount of data is being sent via the URL, such as in GET requests or when using certain web services.
  Causes:
  
  Excessive Query Parameters: If the request includes too many query parameters or if the parameters themselves are too long, it can lead to a URI that exceeds the server's limit.
  Large Data Payload: Attempting to send a large amount of data through the URL instead of using the request body (as in POST requests).
  Improper Use of GET Requests: Using GET requests for operations that should be performed using POST requests, especially when dealing with large datasets.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Switch to POST Requests: If you are currently using a GET request to send data, consider switching to a POST request. POST requests can handle larger payloads in the body of the request rather than in the URL.
  Reduce Query Parameters: Review the parameters being sent in the request. Try to minimize the number of parameters or the length of their values.
  Use URL Shortening Techniques: If applicable, consider using URL shortening techniques or encoding to reduce the length of the URI.
  Check Server Configuration: If you have control over the server configuration, you may be able to increase the maximum allowed URI length. However, this is generally not recommended as it can lead to other issues.
  Review Application Logic: Ensure that the application logic is designed to handle data efficiently and does not unnecessarily append large amounts of data to the URI.
  
  Related Information:
  
  HTTP Status Code 414: This status code indicates that the server is refusing to process a request because the URI is too long. It is part of the HTTP/1.1 standard.
  SAP Testing Tools: If you are using SAP's eCATT (extended Computer Aided Test Tool), ensure that the test scripts are optimized and do not generate excessively long URIs.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation and community forums for specific guidance on handling HTTP requests and optimizing eCATT scripts.
  
  By addressing the causes and implementing the suggested solutions, you should be able to resolve the SECATT_HTTP_STATUS414 Request-URI Too Long error in your SAP environment.