How To Fix EA098 - Communication error when sending with HTTP

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EA - IDoc Basis Messages

• Message number: 098

• Message text: Communication error when sending with HTTP

What causes this issue?

A communication error has occurred when transferring the IDoc.
The error code and the error message are: &v1&&v2&.
The target address was: &v3&&v4&
Check whether the IDoc can be sent again.
It is unfortunately not possible to determine automatically whether the
IDoc has in fact arrived in the target system, and the error occurred
afterwards.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Inform your system administrator

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EA098 - Communication error when sending with HTTP ?

  The SAP error message EA098, which indicates a "Communication error when sending with HTTP," typically arises when there are issues with the HTTP communication between the SAP system and an external system or service. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when sending data to a web service, an external application, or during integration processes.
  Causes of EA098 Error
  
  
  Network Issues: Problems with the network connection, such as firewalls blocking the HTTP requests, DNS resolution issues, or general connectivity problems.
  
  
  Incorrect URL: The URL configured in the SAP system for the HTTP request may be incorrect or unreachable.
  
  
  SSL/TLS Issues: If the communication is over HTTPS, there may be issues with SSL certificates, such as expired certificates or misconfigured SSL settings.
  
  
  Timeouts: The request may be timing out due to slow response times from the external service.
  
  
  Proxy Settings: If a proxy server is required for HTTP communication, incorrect proxy settings in the SAP system