How To Fix EA897 - No port entered.

EA897 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EA - IDoc Basis Messages

• Message number: 897

• Message text: No port entered.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EA897 - No port entered. ?

  The SAP error message EA897 "No port entered" typically occurs when there is an issue with the configuration of the communication settings in the SAP system, particularly when trying to establish a connection to an external system or service. This error indicates that the required port number for the connection has not been specified.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Port Configuration: The most common cause is that the port number required for the connection is not specified in the configuration settings.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration might be incomplete or incorrectly set up, leading to the system not recognizing the port.
  Network Issues: Sometimes, network-related issues can also lead to this error if the system is unable to resolve the connection properly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration area in SAP where the connection settings are defined (e.g., RFC destinations, HTTP connections, etc.).
  Ensure that the port number is specified correctly. This can usually be found in transaction codes