How To Fix SHTTP249 - Admin virtual host is initial!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SHTTP - Messages for Development Class SHTTP

• Message number: 249

• Message text: Admin virtual host is initial!

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SHTTP249 - Admin virtual host is initial! ?

  The SAP error message SHTTP249: Admin virtual host is initial! typically indicates that the SAP Web Dispatcher or the Internet Communication Manager (ICM) is not properly configured to handle HTTP requests. This error suggests that the administrative virtual host is not set up or initialized correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The most common cause is that the configuration for the ICM or Web Dispatcher is incomplete or incorrect. This can happen if the necessary parameters for the virtual host are not defined.
  Missing or Incorrect Host Entries: The system may not have the correct host entries in the configuration files, leading to the inability to resolve the virtual host.
  Service Not Started: The ICM or Web Dispatcher service may not be running, or it may not have been started correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SHTTP249 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check ICM Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction RZ10 and check the profile parameters related to the ICM. Look for parameters like icm/HTTP/port_0 and icm/HTTP/host_0.
  Ensure that the virtual host is defined correctly in the profile.
  
  
  
  Define Virtual Host:
  
  If the virtual host is not defined, you can define it in the ICM configuration. You can do this by adding the following parameters in the instance profile:
  icm/HTTP/host_0 = <your_host_name>
  icm/HTTP/port_0 = <your_port>
  
  Replace <your_host_name> and <your_port> with the appropriate values for your environment.
  
  
  
  Check Host Entries:
  
  Ensure that the hostname you are using is resolvable. You can check this by using the command line to ping the hostname or using nslookup.
  
  
  
  Restart ICM/Web Dispatcher:
  
  After making changes to the configuration, restart the ICM or Web Dispatcher to apply the changes. You can do this through transaction SMICM or by restarting the service on the server.
  
  
  
  Check Logs:
  
  Review the ICM logs for any additional error messages that might provide more context about the issue. You can find the logs in the directory specified by the icm/trace parameter.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RZ10: Profile maintenance.
  SMICM: ICM monitor.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on configuring the ICM and Web Dispatcher.
  SAP Community: You can also search for discussions or similar issues in the SAP Community forums for additional insights.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SHTTP249 error and ensure that your SAP system is properly configured to handle HTTP requests.