How To Fix BCOMEC012 - The specified IP address &1 is not valid (network error)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BCOMEC - Business Communication: Messages of external components

• Message number: 012

• Message text: The specified IP address &1 is not valid (network error)

What causes this issue?

When a connection is registered the IP address is also transferred to
the external software component. In the process, a network error
occured for your IP address &V1&.
Further information on the external software component:
&V3&

System Response

The function was not executed.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

The error can occur in 2 different places:
1. In the connected gateway
2. In the underlying CTI software
In this case the error occurred in (&V4&).
The return code for the underlying CTI software is: &V2&

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BCOMEC012 - The specified IP address &1 is not valid (network error) ?

  The SAP error message BCOMEC012 indicates that there is a problem with the specified IP address in a network-related context. This error typically arises when the system is trying to connect to a network resource, and the provided IP address is either incorrectly formatted or not reachable.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid IP Address Format: The IP address may not conform to the standard IPv4 or IPv6 format.
  Network Configuration Issues: The network settings on the SAP system or the target system may be misconfigured.
  Firewall or Security Settings: Firewalls or security settings may be blocking access to the specified IP address.
  DNS Resolution Issues: If the IP address is being resolved from a hostname, there may be issues with DNS resolution.
  Network Connectivity Problems: There may be physical connectivity issues, such as a disconnected cable or a downed network device.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check IP Address Format: Ensure that the IP address is correctly formatted. For IPv4, it should be in the format xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx where each xxx is a number between 0 and 255.
  Verify Network Configuration: Check the network settings in the SAP system and ensure that they are correctly configured to communicate with the target system.
  Test Connectivity: Use tools like ping or traceroute to test connectivity to the specified IP address from the SAP server.
  Review Firewall Settings: Ensure that any firewalls between the SAP system and the target IP address are configured to allow traffic.
  Check DNS Settings: If using a hostname, verify that the DNS settings are correct and that the hostname resolves to the correct IP address.
  Consult Network Administrator: If the issue persists, consult with your network administrator to diagnose and resolve any underlying network issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  System Logs: Review system logs for additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  Network Monitoring Tools: Utilize network monitoring tools to analyze traffic and identify potential bottlenecks or failures in the network path.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the BCOMEC012 error in your SAP environment.