How To Fix UPWB157 - HTTP service &1 is active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPWB - Messages for Development Class UPWB

• Message number: 157

• Message text: HTTP service &1 is active

What causes this issue?

An HTTP Service is assigned to the BSP application. If the service is
inactive, the BSP application cannot be executed.

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?

You can activate or deactivate the HTTP Service with the transaction
SICF.
<DS:TRAN.SICF>Start Transaction SICF</>

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPWB157 - HTTP service &1 is active ?

  The SAP error message UPWB157 indicates that an HTTP service is already active, which can prevent you from starting a new instance of that service or performing certain operations. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Web Application Server or when dealing with HTTP services in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  The error message UPWB157 is triggered when:
  
  You attempt to start an HTTP service that is already running.
  There is a misconfiguration in the service settings.
  There may be a conflict with another service or application that is using the same port or resource.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UPWB157 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Active Services:
  
  Use transaction code SMICM to access the ICM (Internet Communication Manager) monitor.
  Check the list of active HTTP services to see if the service you are trying to start is already running.
  
  
  
  Stop the Active Service:
  
  If you find that the service is indeed active and you need to restart it, you can stop the service using the appropriate commands or through the ICM monitor.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the HTTP service in transaction SICF (SAP Internet Communication Framework).
  Ensure that there are no duplicate entries or misconfigurations that could lead to conflicts.
  
  
  
  Check for Port Conflicts:
  
  Ensure that the port used by the HTTP service is not being used by another application or service. You can check this using system tools or commands depending on your operating system.
  
  
  
  Restart the SAP System:
  
  If the above steps do not resolve the issue, consider restarting the SAP system. This can help clear any lingering processes that may be causing the conflict.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SMICM: Monitor ICM services.
  SICF: Manage HTTP services.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on configuring and managing HTTP services.
  
  
  
  SAP Community:
  
  You can also search for discussions or similar issues in the SAP Community forums, where other users may have shared their experiences and solutions.
  
  
  
  If the problem persists after trying these solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.