How To Fix MSG_CL_ER263 - Error while sending request to HTTP client

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MSG_CL_ER - Message Class for Enterprise Registry

• Message number: 263

• Message text: Error while sending request to HTTP client

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MSG_CL_ER263 - Error while sending request to HTTP client ?

  The SAP error message MSG_CL_ER263, which indicates "Error while sending request to HTTP client," typically arises when there is an issue with the HTTP communication between the SAP system and an external HTTP client. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when using SAP PI/PO, SAP Gateway, or when making HTTP calls from ABAP programs.
  Causes:
  
  
  Network Issues: Problems with the network connection between the SAP system and the HTTP client can lead to this error. This includes issues like firewalls blocking the connection, DNS resolution problems, or network outages.
  
  
  Incorrect URL: The URL being called may be incorrect or malformed, leading to a failure in establishing a connection.
  
  
  Authentication Issues: If the HTTP client requires authentication (e.g., Basic Auth, OAuth), and the credentials are not provided or are incorrect, the request will fail.
  
  
  Timeouts: If the HTTP request takes too long to respond, it may exceed the timeout settings configured in the SAP