How To Fix CIM_INV_EXTR_MSG018 - Could not connect to the connected system &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CIM_INV_EXTR_MSG - Central Invoice Management Extraction Messages

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Could not connect to the connected system &1.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CIM_INV_EXTR_MSG018 - Could not connect to the connected system &1. ?

  The SAP error message CIM_INV_EXTR_MSG018, which states "Could not connect to the connected system &1," typically indicates a connectivity issue between your SAP system and another connected system (such as a database, another SAP instance, or an external application). Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the SAP system and the connected system. This could be due to firewall settings, network outages, or incorrect network configurations.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The connection settings (such as hostname, port, or credentials) for the connected system may be incorrect or not properly configured in the SAP system.
  
  
  Service Availability: The connected system may be down or not running the required services, making it impossible for the SAP system to establish a connection.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user credentials used to connect to the external system may not have the necessary permissions or may be incorrect.
  
  
  Timeout Settings: The connection may be timing out due to long response times from the connected system.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Network Connectivity: Verify that the network connection between the SAP system and the connected system is active. You can use tools like ping or traceroute to test connectivity.
  
  
  Review Connection Configuration: Go to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system (such as RFC destinations in transaction SM59) and ensure that the connection parameters (hostname, port, user credentials) are correct.
  
  
  Check Service Status: Ensure that the connected system is up and running. If it is a database, check if the database service is active. If it is another SAP instance, ensure that it is operational.
  
  
  Test Connection: Use the connection test feature in transaction SM59 to test the connection to the external system. This can help identify if the issue is with the connection settings.
  
  
  Review Authorization: Ensure that the user credentials used for the connection have the necessary authorizations to access the connected system.
  
  
  Adjust Timeout Settings: If the connection is timing out, consider increasing the timeout settings in the connection configuration.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM59: For managing RFC connections.
  SICF: For checking HTTP services if the connected system is a web service.
  
  
  
  Logs and Traces: Check the SAP system logs (transaction SM21) and the developer traces (transaction ST22) for any additional error messages that may provide more context.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for the specific connected system to ensure that all prerequisites and configurations are met.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the connectivity issue indicated by the CIM_INV_EXTR_MSG018 error message.