How To Fix SHTTP055 - Cannot create service under path &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SHTTP - Messages for Development Class SHTTP

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Cannot create service under path &1

What causes this issue?

The service cannot be created under the path you selected.
A function has been introduced to prevent services from being created
under areas that are not related to the component.
For example, services that belong to a basis component cannot be created
under an application component.
The check is made using the package to which a service is assigned.
Exception 1: All local objects are permitted, without being checked.
Exception 2: Objects are checked in SAP systems only, and not in
customer or partner systems.

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

Example:
A service from an application (such as XYZ) belongs to the package
XY-AB-CD.
All services of this application must be created under the relevant path
, for example under Default_host/sap/xy.
ICF tree
Default_host
,,sap
,,,,bc
The above service cannot be created here, unless it meets the following
restrictions.
Components such as BSP* or SRT* allow all components to create services
in their subtrees.
To enable this, the table ICFAPPLICATION must contain an appropriate
entry. The value 'ALL' must be entered in the COMPONENT field. The
relevant path information must also exist.
If you still need to create a service under a special subtree, you must
make an appropriate entry in the table ICFAPPLICATION. You can also
create subcomponents.

System Response

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 SHTTP055 - Cannot create service under path &1 ?

  The SAP error message SHTTP055, which states "Cannot create service under path &1," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Web Application Server (WAS) or when dealing with the SAP Internet Communication Framework (ICF). This error indicates that there is an issue with creating a service at the specified path, which can be due to various reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Path Issues: The specified path may not exist, or there may be a typo in the service path.
  Authorization Problems: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create services in the specified path.
  Service Already Exists: A service may already exist at the specified path, preventing the creation of a new one.
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the ICF settings or the underlying HTTP server.
  Transport Issues: If the service is being transported from one system to another, there may be issues with the transport request.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Path Validity: Verify that the path specified in the error message is correct and exists in the system.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create services. You can check this in transaction SU53 or by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations.
  Check for Existing Services: Use transaction SICF to check if a service already exists at the specified path. If it does, you may need to modify or delete the existing service.
  ICF Configuration: Review the ICF configuration settings to ensure that everything is set up correctly. You can do this in transaction SICF.
  Transport Request: If the service is being transported, ensure that the transport request is correctly configured and that all necessary objects are included.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SICF: Used to manage ICF services.
  SU53: Used to analyze authorization issues.
  SICF_LOG: To view logs related to ICF services.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on ICF and service management.
  
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.