Configure Services in AX 2012 Client Configuration utility requires Windows SDK for Windows Server and .NET Framework 4.0

What is the error ?

AX 2012 client configuration utility -> Connection tab page -> Click "Configure Services" -> configuration failed showing below pop-up

 

Why this error needs resolution ?

This error has lots of .net CIL and AIF communication related implications. Any unforeseen errors related to .net framework classes or AIF integration can be resolved by configuring and refreshing WSDL services.

Resolution

You will not find any download as mentioned in the pop-up. There are two primary downloads available :

1. Windows SDK for Windows 7 and .NET Framework 4.0 

2. Windows SDK for Windows Server 2008 and .NET Framework 3.5  

If you are using windows server 2008 or 2012 platform the second download i.e. "Windows SDK for Windows Server 2008 and .NET Framework 3.5" is the solution to this. Download volume approx 1.3 GB.