How To Fix E0251 - Maintain port definition '&1' for the SAP System

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E0 - SAP EDI messages

• Message number: 251

• Message text: Maintain port definition '&1' for the SAP System

What causes this issue?

The system could not find a port description for the <GL:port>port</>
that you specified for testing. The default values for the test tools
are derived from the port description.

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?

Check the settings in the menu "Goto -> Default values".
Create a new port description for the port &V1& for testing, as
necessary.
<DS:TRAN.WE21>Execute function</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E0251 - Maintain port definition '&1' for the SAP System ?

  The SAP error message E0251, which states "Maintain port definition '&1' for the SAP System," typically occurs when there is a missing or incorrectly configured port definition for an SAP system in the SAP Gateway or when trying to establish a connection between systems (like RFC connections).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Port Definition: The specified port definition for the SAP system is not maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The port definition may exist but is incorrectly configured, leading to connection issues.
  Transport Layer Issues: If the system is part of a transport layer, the port definition may not have been transported correctly.
  Network Issues: Sometimes, network configurations or firewall settings can also lead to this error if they prevent proper communication.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the E0251 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Maintain Port Definition:
  
  Go to transaction code SM59 (RFC Destinations).
  Check if the RFC destination that corresponds to the port definition exists.
  If it does not exist, create a new RFC destination and ensure that the connection parameters are correctly set.
  If it exists, double-check the configuration settings, including the target host, system number, and gateway settings.
  
  
  
  Check Port Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SICF (HTTP Service Hierarchy Maintenance).
  Navigate to the relevant service and check if the port is correctly defined.
  Ensure that the service is activated.
  
  
  
  Review System Settings:
  
  Check the system settings in transaction RZ10 to ensure that the instance profile is correctly configured.
  Look for parameters related to the gateway and ports.
  
  
  
  Network Configuration:
  
  Ensure that there are no network issues preventing communication between the systems.
  Check firewall settings to ensure that the necessary ports are open.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the port definition was supposed to be transported from another system, ensure that the transport request was successfully imported.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Notes or documentation related to your specific version of SAP for any additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SM59 (RFC Destinations), SICF (HTTP Service Hierarchy Maintenance), RZ10 (Profile Maintenance).
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to port definitions and RFC connections.
  System Logs: Check system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the E0251 error and maintain the necessary port definitions for your SAP system.