Unknown host name (ICM_HTTP_HOST_UNKNOWN)

Message type: E = Error

Message class: SCLNT_HTTP - Messages for HTTP Client for Respective Error Code

Message number: 417

Message text: Unknown host name (ICM_HTTP_HOST_UNKNOWN)



What causes this issue?

The host name is unknown.


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?

Make sure that the specified server is visible and reachable. One
possible cause of the error is that the specified server can only be
reached through a proxy. In this case, set up the connection through a
proxy.


Procedure for System Administrators


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