How To Fix COM_PRCAT116 - System error occurred when calling &1 (communication with IPC)

COM_PRCAT116 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PRCAT - Product Category

• Message number: 116

• Message text: System error occurred when calling &1 (communication with IPC)

What causes this issue?

When the function module &V1& was called, the exception SYSTEM_ERROR
was raised.
Either the PME (IPC) has not been correctly installed, or communication
was disrupted.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Contact the IPC administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PRCAT116 - System error occurred when calling &1 (communication with IPC) ?

  The SAP error message COM_PRCAT116 indicates that a system error occurred when calling a specific function related to the Integrated Planning Component (IPC). This error typically arises during communication between the SAP system and the IPC, which is used for pricing and configuration in SAP.
  Causes:
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the SAP system and the IPC.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the IPC or the SAP system can lead to communication failures.
  System Performance: High load on the IPC or the SAP system can cause timeouts or failures in processing requests.
  Version Mismatch: Incompatibility between the versions of the SAP system and the IPC can lead to errors.
  Authorization Issues: The user or process may not have the necessary permissions to access the IPC.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Network Connectivity: Ensure that there are no network issues between the SAP system and the IPC. You can use tools like ping or traceroute to diagnose