How To Fix /PF1/MSG_EH_BAPI_EH112 - No valid response from External System

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_EH_BAPI_EH -

• Message number: 112

• Message text: No valid response from External System

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_EH_BAPI_EH112 - No valid response from External System ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_EH_BAPI_EH112 No valid response from External System typically indicates that a call to an external system (such as a web service or another SAP system) did not return a valid response. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when using BAPIs (Business Application Programming Interfaces) that interact with external systems.
  Causes:
  
  Network Issues: There may be connectivity problems between the SAP system and the external system.
  External System Down: The external system may be down or not reachable.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the connection to the external system may be incorrect (e.g., wrong URL, authentication issues).
  Timeouts: The request to the external system may be timing out due to long processing times.
  Data Issues: The data being sent to the external system may be invalid or not in the expected format.
  Authorization Issues: The user or system may not have the necessary permissions to access the external system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Connectivity: Verify that the SAP system can reach the external system. You can use tools like ping or telnet to check connectivity.
  Review External System Status: Ensure that the external system is up and running. Check logs or status pages if available.
  Validate Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the connection to the external system. Ensure that URLs, ports, and authentication credentials are correct.
  Increase Timeout Settings: If timeouts are suspected, consider increasing the timeout settings for the connection.
  Check Data Validity: Ensure that the data being sent to the external system is valid and meets the expected format and requirements.
  Review Authorization: Check if the user or system has the necessary permissions to access the external system. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in both SAP and the external system.
  Consult Logs: Look at the application logs in both SAP and the external system for any error messages or additional information that can help diagnose the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  BAPI Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific BAPI being used to understand its requirements and expected responses.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SM21 (System Log), SLG1 (Application Log), or ST22 (Dump Analysis) to gather more information about the error.
  External System Documentation: If applicable, refer to the documentation for the external system to understand its API and response formats.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or the support team for the external system for further assistance.