How To Fix ESH_FL_MSG134 - File Processing not available: Check the external http connection (SM59)

ESH_FL_MSG134 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_FL_MSG - File Processing

• Message number: 134

• Message text: File Processing not available: Check the external http connection (SM59)

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ESH_FL_MSG134 - Details

• The SAP error message ESH_FL_MSG134 indicates that there is an issue with file processing due to an external HTTP connection problem. This error typically arises when the system is unable to establish a connection to an external service or resource that is required for file processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  HTTP Connection Issues: The external HTTP connection defined in transaction SM59 may be misconfigured, inactive, or unreachable.
  Network Problems: There could be network issues preventing the SAP system from reaching the external service.
  Firewall Restrictions: Firewalls or security settings may be blocking the connection to the external service.
  Service Unavailability: The external service itself may be down or not responding.
  Incorrect URL: The URL configured in the RFC destination may be incorrect or outdated.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 and locate the HTTP connection that is being used.
  Verify that the connection is correctly configured (check the target host, port, and path).
  Test the connection using the "Connection Test" button to