How To Fix SHTTP821 - HTTP proxy: & total, & successful, & warning(s), & error(s)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SHTTP - Messages for Development Class SHTTP

• Message number: 821

• Message text: HTTP proxy: & total, & successful, & warning(s), & error(s)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SHTTP821 - HTTP proxy: & total, & successful, & warning(s), & error(s) ?

  The SAP error message SHTTP821 typically indicates issues related to HTTP proxy settings in the SAP system. This message provides a summary of the HTTP proxy's performance, including the total number of requests, successful requests, warnings, and errors encountered during the communication process.
  Cause:
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the SAP system and the target server.
  Proxy Configuration: Incorrect or incomplete configuration of the HTTP proxy settings in the SAP system.
  Authentication Issues: If the proxy requires authentication, and the credentials are not provided or are incorrect, it can lead to errors.
  Firewall Restrictions: Firewalls may be blocking the requests from reaching the target server.
  Server Unavailability: The target server may be down or unreachable.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Proxy Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SICF and check the HTTP service configuration.
  Ensure that the proxy settings are correctly configured in transaction RZ10 or RZ12 (depending on your SAP version).
  Verify the proxy host and port settings.
  
  
  
  Network Connectivity:
  
  Test the network connection to the target server using tools like ping or telnet.
  Ensure that there are no network issues preventing access to the target server.
  
  
  
  Authentication:
  
  If the proxy requires authentication, ensure that the correct credentials are provided in the SAP system.
  Check the settings in transaction SMICM under the HTTP settings.
  
  
  
  Firewall Settings:
  
  Check with your network administrator to ensure that the firewall is not blocking the requests to the proxy or target server.
  
  
  
  Monitor Logs:
  
  Use transaction SM21 to check the system log for any related error messages.
  Check the HTTP trace in transaction SMICM to get more details about the requests and responses.
  
  
  
  Test with Different URLs:
  
  If possible, test the proxy with different URLs to see if the issue is specific to a particular endpoint.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to HTTP proxy issues for any known bugs or patches.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for configuring HTTP proxies and troubleshooting HTTP communication issues.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can provide insights from other users who may have faced similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying cause of the SHTTP821 error message in your SAP system.