How To Fix OXYGEN018 - Enter Host Name and Port Name

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OXYGEN - Messages from the O2 Compiler

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Enter Host Name and Port Name

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OXYGEN018 - Enter Host Name and Port Name ?

  The SAP error message OXYGEN018, which states "Enter Host Name and Port Name," typically occurs when the system is unable to connect to a specified service due to missing or incorrect configuration details. This error is often related to the setup of the SAP system, particularly in scenarios involving communication with external systems or services.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The host name and port number for the service you are trying to connect to have not been specified in the configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The host name or port number provided is incorrect or does not match the expected values for the service.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues preventing the SAP system from reaching the specified host.
  Service Not Running: The service you are trying to connect to may not be running on the specified host and port.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in your SAP system where the host name and port