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

CIM_INV_EXTR_MSG018 - Overview

• 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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CIM_INV_EXTR_MSG018 - Details

• 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: