How To Fix SWL_WP076 - HTTP is not activated on this application server

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWL_WP - Message for Workflow in Workplace

• Message number: 076

• Message text: HTTP is not activated on this application server

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWL_WP076 - HTTP is not activated on this application server ?

  The SAP error message SWL_WP076 indicates that the HTTP service is not activated on the application server you are trying to access. This can prevent certain web-based functionalities from working correctly, such as accessing web services or using the SAP Web Application Server.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the HTTP service (Internet Communication Manager - ICM) is not running or not properly configured on the SAP application server. This can happen due to various reasons, including:
  
  ICM Not Started: The Internet Communication Manager (ICM) is not started on the application server.
  Configuration Issues: The ICM may not be configured correctly in the instance profile.
  Network Issues: There may be network issues preventing access to the HTTP service.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the HTTP service.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SWL_WP076 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check ICM Status:
  
  Log in to the SAP system.
  Use transaction code SMICM to access the ICM monitor.
  Check if the ICM is running. If it is not running, you can start it from this transaction.
  
  
  
  Start ICM:
  
  If the ICM is not running, you can start it by executing the following command in the command line of the server:
  startsap ICM
  
  Alternatively, you can restart the entire SAP instance, which will also start the ICM.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the HTTP service is properly configured in the instance profile. You can check the profile parameters related to ICM in transaction RZ10.
  Look for parameters like icm/server_port_0 (for HTTP) and ensure they are set correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Network Configuration:
  
  Ensure that there are no firewall or network issues preventing access to the HTTP port.
  Verify that the hostname and port are correctly specified in the URL you are trying to access.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the HTTP service. You may need to check the roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the ICM logs for any errors or warnings that might provide more context on why the HTTP service is not available. You can find the logs in the dev_icm file.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SMICM: ICM Monitor
  RZ10: Profile Maintenance
  RZ11: Profile Parameter Display
  SM21: System Log
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: You may also want to check SAP Notes related to ICM and HTTP service issues for any specific patches or updates that may be relevant to your version of SAP.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SWL_WP076 error and activate the HTTP service on your SAP application server.