How To Fix SR202 - Only use numerical values for port (or service)

SR202 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SR - RFC utilities

• Message number: 202

• Message text: Only use numerical values for port (or service)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SR202 - Only use numerical values for port (or service) ?

  The SAP error message SR202, which states "Only use numerical values for port (or service)," typically occurs when there is an issue with the configuration of network settings, particularly when specifying a port number or service name in a configuration file or during a setup process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Numeric Input: The most common cause of this error is that a non-numeric value (such as a string or special character) has been entered in a field that expects a numerical port value.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration file or settings may have been incorrectly edited, leading to invalid entries.
  Service Name Instead of Port Number: Sometimes, users might mistakenly enter a service name (like "http" or "ftp") instead of the corresponding port number (like 80 or 21).
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings where the port number is specified. Ensure that only numerical values are entered. For example, if the port number is supposed to be 8080, make