How To Fix SRTWEB153 - Some of the SRT ICF nodes are inactive or do not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRTWEB - Messages for Web Administration UI

• Message number: 153

• Message text: Some of the SRT ICF nodes are inactive or do not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRTWEB153 - Some of the SRT ICF nodes are inactive or do not exist ?

  The SAP error message SRTWEB153 indicates that some of the ICF (Internet Communication Framework) nodes related to the SAP Web Services Runtime (SRT) are either inactive or do not exist. This can prevent the proper functioning of web services in your SAP system.
  Cause
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Inactive ICF Nodes: The required ICF nodes for web services are not activated.
  Missing ICF Nodes: The necessary ICF nodes have not been created or are missing from the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the ICF nodes.
  System Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system that prevent the nodes from being recognized.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the SRTWEB153 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check ICF Nodes:
  
  Go to transaction SICF (Maintain Internet Communication Framework).
  In the ICF tree, navigate to the relevant nodes for SRT, typically under the path /sap/bc/srt/.
  Ensure that the required nodes (like /sap/bc/srt/ and its sub-nodes) are active. If they are inactive, right-click on the node and select "Activate".
  
  
  
  Activate Missing Nodes:
  
  If any required nodes are missing, you may need to create them manually or ensure that they are part of the relevant SAP component installation.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the ICF nodes. You can check this using transaction SU53 after attempting to access the service.
  
  
  
  Check System Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the SRT and ensure that all necessary components are properly configured.
  
  
  
  Restart ICF Services:
  
  Sometimes, restarting the ICF services can help. You can do this by using transaction SICF and selecting the "Restart" option.
  
  
  
  Check Logs:
  
  Review the system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  ICF Nodes: These are essential for enabling HTTP communication in SAP systems. Each service has its own ICF node.
  SRT (SAP Web Services Runtime): This is a framework that allows SAP systems to expose and consume web services.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SICF: To manage ICF nodes.
  SLG1: To view application logs.
  SU53: To check authorization issues.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SRTWEB153 error and ensure that the necessary ICF nodes are active and functioning correctly.