How To Fix W3_TOOL154 - Internet service & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W3_TOOL - ITS: Maintenance Messages

• Message number: 154

• Message text: Internet service & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W3_TOOL154 - Internet service & does not exist ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W3_TOOL154 Internet service & does not exist
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when an Internet service (IIS) or a web service defined in the SAP system is not found or not properly configured. Specifically, the system is trying to access or call an Internet service (such as a web service or an HTTP service) identified by a name or URL, but it does not exist or is not registered in the SAP Internet Communication Framework (ICF).
  Common causes include:
  
  The Internet service has not been created or activated in transaction SICF.
  The service name or path is incorrect or misspelled.
  The service was deleted or deactivated.
  The system alias or host configuration related to the service is missing or incorrect.
  The service is not properly maintained in the system.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check and Activate the Internet Service in SICF:
  
  Go to transaction SICF (Internet Communication Framework).
  Enter the service name or navigate through the service tree to find the relevant service.
  If the service is inactive, right-click and choose Activate Service.
  If the service does not exist, you may need to create or import it, depending on the scenario.
  
  
  
  Verify the Service Name:
  
  Ensure that the service name or URL used in the program or configuration matches exactly the service name in SICF.
  Check for typos or incorrect service paths.
  
  
  
  Check System Alias and Host Configuration:
  
  In SICF, verify that the system alias is correctly assigned.
  Check the logical system and host settings if the service depends on external systems.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the service has the necessary authorizations to access the service.
  
  
  
  Transport or Re-import Service Definitions:
  
  If the service was recently transported or changed, ensure the transport was successful.
  Re-import or recreate the service if necessary.
  
  
  
  Check SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Sometimes, specific services require additional configuration or patches.
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to the service or error message.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction SICF: Used to maintain and activate Internet services in SAP.
  Internet Communication Framework (ICF): The framework that manages HTTP and HTTPS services in SAP.
  SAP Basis Administration: Often responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting ICF services.
  SAP Notes: Check for any OSS notes related to the specific service or error.
  Common Scenarios:
  
  Web Dynpro applications not starting due to inactive services.
  SOAP or REST web services not reachable.
  SAP Gateway or Fiori services missing or inactive.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  W3_TOOL154 Internet service & does not exist
  
  
  Cause
  The specified Internet service is not found or inactive in the SAP system (SICF).
  
  
  Solution
  Activate or create the service in SICF; verify service name and configuration; check authorizations.
  
  
  Transaction
  SICF (Internet Communication Framework)
  
  
  Additional
  Check system alias, host configuration, and SAP Notes if needed.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact service name or context (e.g., which application or scenario triggers this error), I can help with more specific instructions.