How To Fix /IWXBE/CORE201 - Connection test failed. Verify Outbound Service Path URL and OAuth Detail

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWXBE/CORE -

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Connection test failed. Verify Outbound Service Path URL and OAuth Detail

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWXBE/CORE201 - Connection test failed. Verify Outbound Service Path URL and OAuth Detail ?

  The SAP error message /IWXBE/CORE201 Connection test failed. Verify Outbound Service Path URL and OAuth Detail typically indicates an issue with the configuration of an outbound service connection in SAP, particularly when using OAuth for authentication. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Outbound Service Path URL: The URL configured for the outbound service may be incorrect or unreachable.
  OAuth Configuration Issues: There may be problems with the OAuth credentials, such as client ID, client secret, or token endpoint.
  Network Issues: There could be network connectivity issues preventing the SAP system from reaching the external service.
  Firewall or Proxy Settings: Firewalls or proxy settings may be blocking the connection to the external service.
  Service Availability: The external service may be down or experiencing issues.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify Outbound Service Path URL:
  
  Check the URL configured in the SAP system for the outbound service. Ensure it is correct and accessible.
  Test the URL in a web browser or a tool like Postman to confirm it is reachable.
  
  
  
  Check OAuth Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the OAuth client ID and client secret are correctly configured in the SAP system.
  Verify that the token endpoint URL is correct and accessible.
  Check if the OAuth token has expired and needs to be refreshed.
  
  
  
  Network Connectivity:
  
  Use tools like ping or traceroute to check connectivity to the external service.
  Ensure that the SAP system can reach the external service without any network issues.
  
  
  
  Firewall and Proxy Settings:
  
  Check if there are any firewall rules or proxy settings that might be blocking the connection.
  If using a proxy, ensure that the proxy settings are correctly configured in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Service Availability:
  
  Check the status of the external service to ensure it is operational.
  If the service is down, you may need to wait until it is back online.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific error message.
  Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific SAP module or service you are working with to ensure all configurations are correct.
  Logs: Check the SAP application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that may provide additional context.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the connection test to fail.