How To Fix SHTTP230 - Admin virtual host has not been configured

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SHTTP - Messages for Development Class SHTTP

• Message number: 230

• Message text: Admin virtual host has not been configured

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SHTTP230 - Admin virtual host has not been configured ?

  The SAP error message SHTTP230: Admin virtual host has not been configured typically indicates that the SAP Web Application Server (WAS) is unable to find a properly configured virtual host for the administration interface. This can occur in scenarios where the SAP system is set up to use HTTP or HTTPS for web services, and the necessary configuration for the virtual host is missing or incorrect.
  Cause
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing Configuration: The virtual host for the administration interface has not been defined in the SAP Web Dispatcher or the Internet Communication Manager (ICM).
  Incorrect Hostname: The hostname specified in the configuration does not match the actual hostname of the server.
  Network Issues: There may be network-related issues preventing access to the configured virtual host.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the administration interface.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the SHTTP230 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Virtual Host Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP GUI and navigate to transaction SICF (HTTP Service Hierarchy Maintenance).
  Ensure that the virtual host for the administration interface is properly configured. You may need to create or modify the entry for the admin virtual host.
  
  
  
  Configure ICM:
  
  Access the ICM configuration by using transaction RZ10 or RZ11.
  Check the parameters related to the ICM, specifically icm/HTTP/port_0 and icm/HTTP/admin_port.
  Ensure that the admin port is correctly set and that the virtual host is defined.
  
  
  
  Check Hostname:
  
  Verify that the hostname used in the configuration matches the actual hostname of the server. You can check this using the command hostname in the command line of the server.
  
  
  
  Network Configuration:
  
  Ensure that there are no firewall rules or network configurations blocking access to the configured virtual host.
  
  
  
  Authorization:
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user trying to access the admin interface has the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Restart ICM:
  
  After making changes to the configuration, restart the ICM to apply the changes. This can be done through transaction SMICM.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or patches related to this error.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for configuring the ICM and virtual hosts for more detailed instructions.
  Logs: Review the ICM logs for any additional error messages that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SHTTP230 error and properly configure the admin virtual host in your SAP system.