How To Fix CMES106 - External system has reported the exception "External error"

CMES106 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMES - External Scheduling Interface CS-SDL

• Message number: 106

• Message text: External system has reported the exception "External error"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMES106 - External system has reported the exception "External error" ?

  The SAP error message CMES106, which states "External system has reported the exception 'External error'," typically indicates that there is an issue with communication between SAP and an external system. This error can arise in various contexts, such as when integrating with third-party applications, web services, or other SAP systems.
  Causes:
  
  Network Issues: There may be connectivity problems between the SAP system and the external system, such as network outages or firewall restrictions.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in either the SAP system or the external system can lead to communication failures.
  Data Format Issues: The data being sent or received may not be in the expected format, leading to parsing errors.
  Timeouts: The external system may be taking too long to respond, resulting in a timeout error.
  Authentication Issues: Problems with user credentials or tokens required for accessing the external system can also trigger this error.
  External System Errors: The external system itself may be experiencing