How To Fix 00161 - CPIC is not allowed in this system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 00 -

• Message number: 161

• Message text: CPIC is not allowed in this system

What causes this issue?

You tried to establish a CPIC connection to an R/3 System.
This is not allowed according to profile parameter login/disable_cpic.

System Response

Logon is refused.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator or use RFC instead of CPIC for
communication.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 00161 - CPIC is not allowed in this system ?

  The SAP error message "00161 CPIC is not allowed in this system" typically indicates that the system is configured in such a way that it does not permit the use of CPIC (Common Programming Interface for Communication) connections. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to establish a connection to an SAP system or when using certain functionalities that require CPIC.
  Causes:
  
  System Configuration: The SAP system may be configured to disallow CPIC connections. This can be due to security settings or specific system parameters.
  Network Issues: There may be network restrictions or firewall settings that prevent CPIC connections from being established.
  Client Settings: The client you are using to connect to the SAP system may not be configured correctly to allow CPIC connections.
  Authorization Issues: The user account being used may not have the necessary authorizations to establish a CPIC connection.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check System Parameters: 
  
  Verify the system parameters related to CPIC connections. You can check the RZ10 transaction to see if the parameters are set correctly.
  Look for parameters like rdisp/mshost, rdisp/msserv, and rdisp/CPIC/allow.
  
  
  
  Review Network Configuration:
  
  Ensure that there are no firewall rules or network policies blocking CPIC connections.
  Check if the SAP router is configured correctly if you are connecting through a router.
  
  
  
  Client Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the SAP GUI or any other client you are using is configured to allow CPIC connections.
  Check the connection settings in the SAP GUI (e.g., the connection type should be set to "SAP GUI" or "CPIC").
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the actions that require CPIC connections. This can be checked in transaction SU01 for user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. They can provide more specific guidance based on your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  CPIC Overview: CPIC is a communication interface used in SAP systems for inter-process communication. It allows different SAP systems and applications to communicate with each other.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RZ10 (Profile Maintenance), SU01 (User Maintenance), and SM59 (RFC Destinations) for troubleshooting.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for more details on CPIC and its configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.