How To Fix SIC_FRAMEWORK_CONFIG009 - Service provider &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SIC_FRAMEWORK_CONFIG - Messages for Configuration of ICM Framework

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Service provider &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SIC_FRAMEWORK_CONFIG009 - Service provider &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message SIC_FRAMEWORK_CONFIG009 indicates that the system is unable to find a specified service provider. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP Service Provider Framework, which is used for various integration scenarios, including web services and other service-oriented architectures.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Non-existent Service Provider: The service provider specified in the configuration does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the service provider may be incorrect or incomplete.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the service provider.
  System Issues: There may be underlying issues with the SAP system or the specific component that handles service providers.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Service Provider Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SICF (HTTP Service Hierarchy Maintenance).
  Verify that the service provider you are trying to use is correctly defined and active.
  Ensure that the service provider name matches exactly with what is being referenced in your configuration.
  
  
  
  Create or Activate Service Provider:
  
  If the service provider does not exist, you may need to create it.
  If it exists but is inactive, activate it.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the relevant transaction (e.g., SOAMANAGER for web services).
  Ensure that all required parameters are set correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the configuration was transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the service provider.
  You can check this in transaction SU53 after attempting to access the service.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific service provider you are working with for any additional configuration steps or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SICF: For managing HTTP services.
  SOAMANAGER: For managing web service configurations.
  SU53: For checking authorization issues.
  SM21: For viewing system logs.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to service providers or the Service Provider Framework.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the SIC_FRAMEWORK_CONFIG009 error in your SAP system.