How To Fix SHTTP252 - Virtual host &1 does not yet exist in transaction SICF

SHTTP252 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SHTTP - Messages for Development Class SHTTP

• Message number: 252

• Message text: Virtual host &1 does not yet exist in transaction SICF

What causes this issue?

Check whether the virtual host exists in transaction SICF.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Create the virtual host in transaction SICF.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

SHTTP252 - Details

• The SAP error message SHTTP252 indicates that a virtual host specified in the system does not exist in the transaction SICF (SAP Internet Communication Framework). This typically occurs when you are trying to access a service or application that is configured to use a specific virtual host that has not been set up in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Virtual Host Configuration: The specified virtual host is not defined in the SICF transaction.
  Incorrect URL: The URL being accessed may be incorrect or may not match any configured virtual host.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, the virtual host may not have been included in the transport.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SHTTP252 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Virtual Host Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SICF.
  In the SICF screen, navigate to the "Host" section.
  Check if the virtual host you are trying to access is listed. If it is not, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create a Virtual