What is HTTP request handler in SAP BC-MID-ICF - Internet Communication Framework?

SAP Term: HTTP request handler

• Component: BC-MID-ICF

• Component Name: Internet Communication Framework

• Description: Part of the ICF. An ICF handler or HTTP request hander is an ABAP-00 class. It implements the interface IF_HTTP_EXTENSION. This interface contains the method HANDLE-REQUEST, which the ICF calls. A URL identifies the handler, and the handler is then the destination for HTTP requests that use this URL. The handler is therefore activated when a HTTP request with this URL is received. The handler accepts the data, selects the program that will process the data, starts the program, and returns the response to the caller.

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• Key Concepts: 
  HTTP request handler is a component of the SAP Internet Communication Framework (BC-MID-ICF). It is responsible for handling incoming HTTP requests from clients and routing them to the appropriate service. It also handles the response from the service and sends it back to the client. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The HTTP request handler is used to process incoming HTTP requests from clients. It receives the request, routes it to the appropriate service, and then sends back the response. The response can be in the form of an HTML page, XML document, or other data format. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using the HTTP request handler, it is important to ensure that all requests are properly routed and that responses are sent back in a timely manner. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all requests are properly authenticated and authorized before being processed. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The Internet Communication Framework (ICF) is a set of services and components that enable communication between SAP systems and external clients. It provides a secure and reliable way for clients to access SAP systems and services. The ICF also provides support for various protocols such as HTTP, HTTPS, SOAP, and others.