How To Fix UMK617 - Host or service number was not found; check the URL

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UMK - Measures

• Message number: 617

• Message text: Host or service number was not found; check the URL

What causes this issue?

Error when initialising the HTTP client to read data from an external
HTTP server.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Verify whether both the host name and the service number have been
entered correctly.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UMK617 - Host or service number was not found; check the URL ?

  The SAP error message UMK617, which states "Host or service number was not found; check the URL," typically indicates that there is an issue with the connection to a specified host or service in the SAP system. This error can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to connect to an external service, a database, or a web service.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Hostname or URL: The hostname or URL specified in the configuration is incorrect or misspelled.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues preventing the SAP system from reaching the specified host.
  Service Not Running: The service you are trying to connect to may not be running or may be down.
  Firewall Restrictions: A firewall may be blocking access to the specified host or service.
  DNS Resolution Issues: The DNS server may not be able to resolve the hostname to an IP address.
  Configuration Errors: There may be errors in the configuration settings within the