How To Fix /UI5/CHECK_ICF_NODES012 - ICF node &1 required to operate SAPUI5 apps is missing or inactive

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /UI5/CHECK_ICF_NODES -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: ICF node &1 required to operate SAPUI5 apps is missing or inactive

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /UI5/CHECK_ICF_NODES012 - ICF node &1 required to operate SAPUI5 apps is missing or inactive ?

  The SAP error message /UI5/CHECK_ICF_NODES012 indicates that a required Internet Communication Framework (ICF) node for operating SAPUI5 applications is either missing or inactive. This can prevent SAPUI5 applications from functioning correctly.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing ICF Node: The specific ICF node required for SAPUI5 applications is not created in the system.
  Inactive ICF Node: The ICF node exists but is not activated, which means it cannot be accessed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the ICF node.
  System Configuration: The system may not be properly configured to support SAPUI5 applications.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check ICF Nodes:
  
  Go to transaction code SICF.
  In the ICF service tree, navigate to the path /sap/bc/ui5_ui5/.
  Check if the required node (e.g., /sap/bc/ui5_ui5) is present.
  
  
  
  Activate the ICF Node:
  
  If the node is present but inactive, right-click on the node and select "Activate Service".
  Ensure that all necessary sub-nodes are also activated.
  
  
  
  Create Missing ICF Node:
  
  If the node is missing, you may need to create it manually. This can be done by right-clicking on the parent node and selecting "Create Service".
  Follow the prompts to create the required ICF node.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the ICF node. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Check System Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the system is configured correctly to support SAPUI5 applications. This may involve checking the SAP kernel version and ensuring that the necessary components are installed.
  
  
  
  Restart ICF Services:
  
  Sometimes, restarting the ICF services can help. You can do this by using transaction SICF and selecting "Restart Services".
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or patches related to this error.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for SAPUI5 and ICF services for more detailed information on configuration and troubleshooting.
  Logs: Review system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /UI5/CHECK_ICF_NODES012 and ensure that your SAPUI5 applications can operate correctly.