How To Fix W3_TOOL033 - Choose an ITS for publishing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W3_TOOL - ITS: Maintenance Messages

• Message number: 033

• Message text: Choose an ITS for publishing

What causes this issue?

You have not yet selected an ITS server in your user settings on which
to publish your ITS objects but do not want to publish your objects on
all servers.

System Response

You cannot publish ITS objects without specifying the target ITS server.

How to fix this error?

In transaction SE80, choose <ZK>Utilities -> Settings</> to maintain
your user settings. On the <ZK>ITS</> tab under <ZK>Publish</> choose
the ITS server on which you want to publish your objects. You can make
one of the following settings:
On all ITS servers / instances:
The objects are published on all ITS servers logged on to the SAP
System. Problems may arise, however, if one of these servers (such as a
local ITS test server) is temporarily unavailable or has been configured
incorrectly. You should not use this setting normally.
On a specific ITS server:
You can choose one of the ITS servers logged on to the SAP System from
the dropdown list. The objects are then published only on this server.
If you are not sure which server to use, choose the standard ITS server
for your SAP System from this list (if you do not know which of the
servers is the standard ITS server, ask your system administrator).
<ZH>Note:</> When choosing the ITS server make sure you use the same one
as for the Web server. When testing a service, you must start this
service on the ITS Web server on whose ITS server you published the
service before.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W3_TOOL033 - Choose an ITS for publishing ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W3_TOOL033: Choose an ITS for publishing
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you attempt to publish or generate content (such as BSP applications, Web Dynpro applications, or other web-based SAP content) and the system requires you to specify an Internet Transaction Server (ITS) for the publishing process, but none has been selected or configured.
  In SAP, ITS acts as a web server interface that enables SAP applications to be accessed via HTTP/HTTPS. When publishing web content, the system needs to know which ITS instance to use for deployment.
  
  Explanation:
  
  The system prompts you to select an ITS because it does not have a default ITS configured or the ITS selection is missing in the publishing step.
  This can happen if multiple ITS instances are configured and the system cannot determine which one to use.
  It can also occur if no ITS is configured at all.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check ITS Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SICF (Internet Communication Framework).
  Verify that the ITS services are active and properly configured.
  Check if the ITS instance(s) are registered and running.
  
  
  
  Set Default ITS:
  
  Use transaction SICF or SICFND (depending on SAP version) to configure the default ITS.
  Alternatively, in some SAP systems, you can set the default ITS in the system profile parameters or via specific customizing settings.
  
  
  
  Select ITS during Publishing:
  
  When prompted by the message W3_TOOL033, explicitly select the ITS instance you want to use for publishing.
  If the publishing tool or transaction allows, choose the ITS from the dropdown or input field.
  
  
  
  Check ITS in SAP Web Application Server:
  
  ITS is part of the SAP Web Application Server (SAP Web AS).
  Ensure that the ITS is installed and configured correctly on the SAP Web AS.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Sometimes, specific SAP Notes address issues related to ITS configuration and publishing errors.
  Search the SAP Support Portal for notes related to W3_TOOL033 or ITS publishing issues.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ITS (Internet Transaction Server): A component that enables SAP GUI transactions and web applications to be accessed via HTTP/HTTPS.
  SICF Transaction: Used to maintain and activate Internet services in SAP.
  Publishing in SAP: Refers to making applications or content available via web protocols.
  Common Scenarios: BSP application publishing, Web Dynpro application deployment, ITS-based web services.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: No ITS selected or configured for publishing web content.
  Solution: Configure and/or select an ITS instance during publishing via SICF or publishing tool options.
  Check: ITS configuration, active services, and default ITS settings.
  
  
  If you provide the exact context (e.g., which transaction or tool you are using when the error occurs), I can give more tailored instructions.