How To Fix SHTTP256 - Admin ICF service "&1" has been deleted!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SHTTP - Messages for Development Class SHTTP

• Message number: 256

• Message text: Admin ICF service "&1" has been deleted!

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SHTTP256 - Admin ICF service "&1" has been deleted! ?

  The SAP error message SHTTP256 indicates that an Internet Communication Framework (ICF) service has been deleted. This message typically arises when an application or service that relies on a specific ICF service is unable to find it because it has been removed or deactivated.
  Cause:
  
  Manual Deletion: The ICF service may have been manually deleted by an administrator.
  Transport Issues: If the ICF service was part of a transport request, it might not have been imported correctly into the target system.
  System Cleanup: Sometimes, system cleanup processes or maintenance activities can inadvertently remove ICF services.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in configuration or settings might lead to the deactivation or deletion of the service.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Recreate the ICF Service:
  
  If you know the details of the deleted service, you can recreate it using transaction code SICF.
  Navigate to the relevant node in the ICF tree and create a new service with the same parameters.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the service was part of a transport request, ensure that the transport has been correctly imported into the target system.
  You may need to re-import the transport request or manually recreate the service.
  
  
  
  Activate the Service:
  
  If the service exists but is deactivated, you can activate it using transaction SICF.
  Find the service in the ICF tree, right-click, and select "Activate Service".
  
  
  
  Review System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SLG1) for any related messages that might provide more context on why the service was deleted.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or notes related to the specific application or service that relies on the ICF service to ensure that all dependencies are met.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ICF Services: The Internet Communication Framework (ICF) is a framework in SAP that allows for the creation of web services and HTTP-based communication.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SICF: Used to manage ICF services.
  SLG1: Used to view application logs.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific ICF service or application you are working with.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with a technical expert familiar with your SAP environment.