How To Fix SHTTP053 - You have not selected any nodes. You can create virtual hosts only.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SHTTP - Messages for Development Class SHTTP

• Message number: 053

• Message text: You have not selected any nodes. You can create virtual hosts only.

What causes this issue?

You have not selected an entry in the tree, which means that you can
create virtual hosts or SMTP hosts only.
If you want to create services or internal aliases, cancel the
action, and select a node under which you want to create a service or
internal alias. Then repeat the action.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

You can continue if you want to create virtual hosts. Otherwise,
cancel the action, select an entry and repeat the action.

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 SHTTP053 - You have not selected any nodes. You can create virtual hosts only. ?

  The SAP error message SHTTP053 indicates that you have not selected any nodes when trying to create virtual hosts in the SAP system. This error typically occurs in the context of configuring the Internet Communication Manager (ICM) or when setting up HTTP services in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to create or configure a virtual host without selecting any nodes (application servers) in the SAP system. Virtual hosts are used to manage multiple domain names or IP addresses on a single server, and they require specific nodes to be associated with them.
  Solution:
  To resolve the SHTTP053 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Access the ICM Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SICF (SAP Internet Communication Framework).
  Navigate to the relevant service or node where you want to create the virtual host.
  
  
  
  Select Nodes:
  
  Ensure that you have selected the appropriate nodes (application servers) that you want to associate with the virtual host.
  You can do this by checking the configuration settings and ensuring that the nodes are properly selected.
  
  
  
  Create Virtual Host:
  
  After selecting the nodes, proceed to create the virtual host again.
  Make sure to fill in all required fields and settings for the virtual host configuration.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  Once you have configured the virtual host and selected the nodes, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify virtual hosts in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Restart ICM:
  
  After making changes, it may be necessary to restart the ICM to apply the new configuration. You can do this through transaction SMICM.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or the official SAP documentation for detailed information on configuring ICM and virtual hosts.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SICF: Internet Communication Framework
  SMICM: ICM Monitor
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to virtual host configuration.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or consulting SAP support for further assistance.