How To Fix /UI2/BASIS_UTIL108 - HTTP port for &1 should start with 500*

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /UI2/BASIS_UTIL -

• Message number: 108

• Message text: HTTP port for &1 should start with 500*

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /UI2/BASIS_UTIL108 - HTTP port for &1 should start with 500* ?

  The SAP error message /UI2/BASIS_UTIL108 indicates that the HTTP port for a specific service (denoted by &1) should start with the number 500. This error typically arises in the context of configuring the SAP Gateway or SAP Fiori applications, where specific HTTP ports are required for proper communication.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Port Configuration: The error is usually caused by an incorrect configuration of the HTTP port in the SAP system. The port number assigned does not start with 500, which is a requirement for certain services.
  Service Misconfiguration: The service that is being accessed or configured may not have the correct HTTP port set up in the system settings.
  Multiple Instances: If you have multiple instances of the SAP system, there might be a conflict or misconfiguration in the port settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check HTTP Port Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SICF (HTTP Service Hierarchy Maintenance).
  Navigate to the service that is causing the issue (you can find it using the service name).
  Check the properties of the service and ensure that the HTTP port is set to a value that starts with 500.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Port:
  
  If the port is incorrectly set, you can change it to a valid port number that starts with 500. For example, you might set it to 50000, 50001, etc.
  Save the changes and activate the service if necessary.
  
  
  
  Check Instance Profile:
  
  You can also check the instance profile settings in transaction RZ10 to ensure that the HTTP port is correctly defined there.
  Look for parameters like icm/server_port_0 and ensure they are set correctly.
  
  
  
  Restart Services:
  
  After making changes, it may be necessary to restart the ICM (Internet Communication Manager) or the entire SAP system to apply the new settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct port settings, refer to the SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional context or solutions for this error.
  System Logs: Review the system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages that might provide more insight into the issue.
  SAP Community: Consider searching or posting in the SAP Community forums for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /UI2/BASIS_UTIL108 and ensure that the HTTP port is correctly configured for your SAP services.