How To Fix /UI2/FIOCONT039 - ICF service &1 is inactive

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /UI2/FIOCONT -

• Message number: 039

• Message text: ICF service &1 is inactive

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /UI2/FIOCONT039 - ICF service &1 is inactive ?

  The SAP error message /UI2/FIOCONT039 ICF service &1 is inactive indicates that a specific Internet Communication Framework (ICF) service required for the Fiori application is not active. This can prevent users from accessing the Fiori app or functionality that relies on that service.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The ICF service required by the Fiori application is not activated in the SAP system.
  There may be a misconfiguration or the service might have been deactivated intentionally or unintentionally.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you need to activate the required ICF service. Here are the steps to do so:
  
  
  Identify the Service: The error message will specify which ICF service is inactive (denoted by &1). Make a note of this service name.
  
  
  Access the ICF Services:
  
  Go to transaction code SICF in the SAP GUI.
  In the ICF service tree, navigate to the path where the service is located. You can use the search function (F4) to find the service if you are unsure of its location.
  
  
  
  Activate the Service:
  
  Once you find the service, right-click on it and select "Activate Service" from the context menu.
  Confirm the activation when prompted.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies: Sometimes, other related services may also need to be activated. Ensure that all necessary services for the Fiori application are active.
  
  
  Test the Application: After activating the service, try accessing the Fiori application again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ICF Services: ICF services are essential for enabling web-based applications in SAP. They handle HTTP requests and responses.
  Fiori Applications: Fiori apps rely on various backend services, including OData services and ICF services, to function correctly.
  Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the activated ICF service.
  Transaction Codes: Besides SICF, you may also find SICF useful for managing ICF services, and /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE for managing OData services.
  
  If the problem persists after activating the service, consider checking the system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or issues that may be affecting the Fiori application.