How To Fix /STMC/CR_MSG072 - Error while creating logical port; con=&1,host=&2,port=&4,user=&3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /STMC/CR_MSG -

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Error while creating logical port; con=&1,host=&2,port=&4,user=&3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /STMC/CR_MSG072 - Error while creating logical port; con=&1,host=&2,port=&4,user=&3 ?

  The SAP error message /STMC/CR_MSG072 indicates that there was an error while creating a logical port. This error typically occurs in the context of configuring communication between SAP systems, particularly when setting up web services or other types of remote communication.
  Cause
  The error message contains placeholders (&1, &2, &3, &4) that represent specific values related to the connection attempt:
  
  con: Connection type or identifier
  host: Hostname or IP address of the target system
  port: Port number used for the connection
  user: Username for authentication
  
  Common causes for this error include:
  
  Network Issues: The specified host is unreachable due to network problems.
  Incorrect Configuration: The logical port configuration may have incorrect parameters (e.g., wrong host, port, or user).
  Authentication Issues: The user credentials provided may be incorrect or the user may not have the necessary permissions.
  Service Availability: The service you are trying to connect to may not be running on the specified host and port.
  Firewall Restrictions: Firewalls may be blocking the connection to the specified host and port.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Network Connectivity:
  
  Ensure that the host specified in the logical port configuration is reachable from the SAP system. You can use tools like ping or telnet to test connectivity.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Double-check the logical port configuration in transaction SOAMANAGER or the relevant configuration transaction. Ensure that the host, port, and user credentials are correct.
  
  
  
  Test Service Availability:
  
  Make sure that the service you are trying to connect to is up and running on the specified host and port. You can use tools like curl or a web browser to test the service endpoint.
  
  
  
  Check User Credentials:
  
  Verify that the username and password provided in the logical port configuration are correct. Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the service.
  
  
  
  Review Firewall Settings:
  
  If applicable, check the firewall settings on both the SAP system and the target host to ensure that the required ports are open for communication.
  
  
  
  Check SAP Notes:
  
  Look for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SOAMANAGER: For managing web service configurations and logical ports.
  SICF: To check the status of the Internet Communication Framework services.
  
  
  
  Logs and Traces:
  
  Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that might provide additional context.
  Use transaction ST22 to check for any dumps that might be related to the issue.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for more information on configuring logical ports and troubleshooting communication issues.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying cause of the /STMC/CR_MSG072 error.