How To Fix FL358 - COMMUNICATION_FAILUER is a system exception

FL358 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FL - Function Builder messages

• Message number: 358

• Message text: COMMUNICATION_FAILUER is a system exception

Self-Explanatory Message

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FL358 - Details

• The SAP error message FL358 "COMMUNICATION_FAILURE is a system exception" typically indicates that there is a communication issue between the SAP system and an external system or service. This could be due to various reasons, such as network issues, configuration problems, or issues with the external system itself.
  Causes:
  
  Network Issues: Problems with the network connection between the SAP system and the external system can lead to communication failures.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect settings in the SAP system or the external system can prevent successful communication.
  Timeouts: If the external system takes too long to respond, the SAP system may time out and generate this error.
  Service Unavailability: The external service or system may be down or not reachable.
  Firewall or Security Settings: Firewalls or security settings may block the communication between the systems.
  Protocol Mismatch: The communication protocol used by the SAP system may not match that of the external system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Network Connectivity: Ensure that the network