How To Fix S95_MESSAGES046 - Notification &1 and Order &2 : Communication failure while sending to XI

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S95_MESSAGES - S95 Message Processing

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Notification &1 and Order &2 : Communication failure while sending to XI

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S95_MESSAGES046 - Notification &1 and Order &2 : Communication failure while sending to XI ?

  The SAP error message S95_MESSAGES046 indicates a communication failure while sending a notification and order to SAP Exchange Infrastructure (XI), which is now known as SAP Process Integration (PI). This error typically arises in scenarios where there is an issue with the communication setup between the SAP system and the XI/PI system.
  Causes:
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the SAP system and the XI/PI system.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system or the XI/PI system can lead to communication failures.
  XI/PI System Down: The XI/PI system may be down or not reachable due to maintenance or other issues.
  Authorization Issues: The user or service account used for communication may not have the necessary authorizations.
  Message Format Issues: The message being sent may not conform to the expected format or structure required by the XI/PI system.
  Timeouts: The communication may be timing out due to long processing times or heavy load on the systems.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Network Connectivity: Ensure that there is proper network connectivity between the SAP system and the XI/PI system. You can use tools like ping or traceroute to diagnose network issues.
  Review Configuration: Verify the configuration settings in both the SAP system and the XI/PI system. Check the RFC destinations, communication channels, and any relevant settings in the Integration Directory.
  Check XI/PI System Status: Ensure that the XI/PI system is up and running. Check for any scheduled maintenance or downtime.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user or service account used for the communication has the necessary authorizations to send messages to the XI/PI system.
  Validate Message Structure: Check the message being sent for any structural issues. Ensure that it adheres to the expected format and schema defined in the XI/PI system.
  Increase Timeout Settings: If timeouts are an issue, consider increasing the timeout settings in the communication configuration.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like SXMB_MONI (for monitoring messages) and SXI_MONI (for monitoring integration processes) to check the status of messages and identify any errors.
  Logs and Traces: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) and the XI/PI logs for more detailed error messages that can provide insights into the root cause of the communication failure.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the communication failure indicated by the error message S95_MESSAGES046.