How To Fix SOAP_CFG_CC012 - ICF node &1 missing for binding &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SOAP_CFG_CC - SOAP Configuration Consistency Checks

• Message number: 012

• Message text: ICF node &1 missing for binding &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SOAP_CFG_CC012 - ICF node &1 missing for binding &2 ?

  The SAP error message SOAP_CFG_CC012 indicates that there is a configuration issue related to the Internet Communication Framework (ICF) nodes for SOAP services. Specifically, it means that the ICF node specified in the error message is missing for the given binding.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing ICF Node: The ICF node that is required for the SOAP service is not activated or does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the SOAP service may be incorrect, leading to a reference to a non-existent ICF node.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, the ICF nodes may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SOAP_CFG_CC012 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check ICF Nodes:
  
  Go to transaction SICF (Maintain Services).
  Check if the ICF node mentioned in the error message exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or activate it.
  
  
  
  Activate ICF Node:
  
  If the ICF node exists but is not activated, right-click on the node and select "Activate Service".
  Ensure that the service is activated for the correct HTTP protocol (HTTP/HTTPS).
  
  
  
  Review SOAP Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SOAMANAGER (Service Orientation Architecture Manager).
  Check the configuration of the SOAP service and ensure that the binding is correctly set up.
  Verify that the endpoint URL and other settings are correct.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the configuration was transported, ensure that all necessary ICF nodes were included in the transport request.
  You may need to manually create or activate the missing ICF nodes in the target system.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and activate ICF nodes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific SOAP service you are working with for any additional configuration steps that may be required.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ICF (Internet Communication Framework): This is a framework in SAP that allows for the creation and management of HTTP services.
  SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol): A protocol used for exchanging structured information in web services.
  SOAMANAGER: A transaction in SAP used for managing web service configurations, including SOAP services.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting the SAP Community for further assistance.