How To Fix SECM400 - HTTP Connection to ETD failed with status 400 Bad Request &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SECM - SECM: Messages

• Message number: 400

• Message text: HTTP Connection to ETD failed with status 400 Bad Request &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SECM400 - HTTP Connection to ETD failed with status 400 Bad Request &1 ?

  The SAP error message SECM400, which indicates "HTTP Connection to ETD failed with status 400 Bad Request," typically arises when there is an issue with the HTTP request being sent to the External Data Source (ETD). A status code of 400 Bad Request suggests that the server could not understand the request due to invalid syntax.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect URL: The URL being used to connect to the ETD might be incorrect or malformed.
  Invalid Parameters: The parameters being sent in the request may not conform to the expected format or may be missing required fields.
  Authentication Issues: If the ETD requires authentication, and the credentials are incorrect or missing, this can lead to a 400 error.
  Content-Type Mismatch: The content type of the request may not match what the server expects (e.g., sending JSON when the server expects XML).
  Network Issues: There may be network-related issues that prevent the request from being properly formed or sent.
  Server-Side Validation: The server may have validation rules that the request does not meet, leading to a rejection.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check the URL: Verify that the URL you are using to connect to the ETD is correct and properly formatted.
  Review Request Parameters: Ensure that all required parameters are included in the request and that they are formatted correctly.
  Authentication: If authentication is required, check that the credentials are correct and that the authentication method is supported by the server.
  Content-Type: Make sure that the content type of the request matches what the server expects. Adjust the headers accordingly.
  Network Configuration: Check for any network issues that might be affecting the connection. This includes firewall settings, proxy configurations, etc.
  Server Logs: If you have access to the server logs, review them for more detailed error messages that can provide insight into why the request is being rejected.
  Test with Tools: Use tools like Postman or cURL to manually test the HTTP request to see if you can replicate the issue outside of SAP.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the SECM400 error.
  Documentation: Review the documentation for the ETD you are trying to connect to for any specific requirements regarding the API or HTTP requests.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if others have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  
  By systematically checking these areas, you should be able to identify the cause of the SECM400 error and implement a solution.