How To Fix /SPE/VL017 - Connection to EWM system cannot be established

/SPE/VL017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SPE/VL -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Connection to EWM system cannot be established

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SPE/VL017 - Connection to EWM system cannot be established ?

  The SAP error message /SPE/VL017 Connection to EWM system cannot be established typically indicates that there is an issue with the connection between the SAP system (usually an ERP system) and the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system. This error can arise due to various reasons, and here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the ERP and EWM systems.
  Incorrect Configuration: The connection settings in the SAP system may be incorrectly configured.
  RFC Destination Issues: The Remote Function Call (RFC) destination used to connect to the EWM system may be misconfigured or inactive.
  Authorization Issues: The user credentials used for the connection may not have the necessary authorizations.
  EWM System Down: The EWM system may be down or not running properly.
  Firewall Restrictions: Firewalls may be blocking the connection between the two systems.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Network Connectivity:
  
  Ensure that both systems can communicate over the network. You can