How To Fix SHTTP071 - Cannot create node under selected path

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SHTTP - Messages for Development Class SHTTP

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Cannot create node under selected path

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SHTTP071 - Cannot create node under selected path ?

  The SAP error message SHTTP071: Cannot create node under selected path typically occurs in the context of the SAP Web Application Server (WAS) or when working with the SAP Internet Communication Framework (ICF). This error indicates that there is an issue with creating a node in the SAP system's HTTP service hierarchy, often due to permission issues or incorrect configuration.
  Causes:
  
  Insufficient Permissions: The user trying to create the node may not have the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  Incorrect Path: The specified path where the node is being created may not be valid or may not exist.
  Existing Node Conflict: There may already be a node with the same name at the specified path, preventing the creation of a new one.
  System Configuration Issues: There may be underlying configuration issues within the SAP system that are preventing the creation of nodes.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create nodes in the ICF. You can check this in transaction SU53 after the error occurs to see if there are any authorization failures.
  If necessary, assign the appropriate roles or permissions to the user.
  
  
  
  Verify the Path:
  
  Double-check the path where you are trying to create the node. Ensure that it is correct and that all parent nodes exist.
  Use transaction SICF to navigate through the existing nodes and confirm the structure.
  
  
  
  Check for Existing Nodes:
  
  Look for any existing nodes at the specified path that may conflict with the new node you are trying to create. If a node with the same name exists, consider renaming the new node or deleting the existing one if it is no longer needed.
  
  
  
  Review System Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings of the SAP system, especially those related to the HTTP services. Ensure that the ICF services are properly configured and activated.
  You can use transaction SICF to manage and activate services.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SICF: Used to manage ICF services and nodes.
  SU53: Used to analyze authorization issues.
  SM21: Used to view system logs.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on ICF and HTTP services.
  
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.