How To Fix STREX137 - network communication problem

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STREX - Message for TREX ABAP Client

• Message number: 137

• Message text: network communication problem

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STREX137 - network communication problem ?

  The SAP error message STREX137 indicates a network communication problem, which typically arises when there are issues with the connection between the SAP system and the database or other systems it interacts with. This error can occur due to various reasons, including network configuration issues, firewall settings, or problems with the SAP application server.
  Causes of STREX137
  
  Network Configuration Issues: Incorrect network settings or configurations can lead to communication failures.
  Firewall Restrictions: Firewalls may block the necessary ports or protocols required for SAP communication.
  Database Connectivity Problems: Issues with the database server, such as it being down or unreachable, can trigger this error.
  SAP Application Server Issues: Problems with the SAP application server itself, such as it being overloaded or misconfigured.
  DNS Resolution Issues: If the hostname cannot be resolved to an IP address, it can lead to communication problems.
  Timeouts: Long response times from the database or other systems can lead to timeouts and trigger this error.
  
  Solutions to STREX137
  
  
  Check Network Configuration:
  
  Verify that the network settings are correctly configured.
  Ensure that the SAP system can reach the database server and other necessary systems.
  
  
  
  Firewall Settings:
  
  Check the firewall settings to ensure that the required ports for SAP communication are open.
  Make sure that both inbound and outbound rules are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Database Connectivity:
  
  Ensure that the database server is up and running.
  Check the database connection parameters in the SAP system (e.g., connection string, user credentials).
  
  
  
  SAP Application Server:
  
  Monitor the SAP application server for performance issues or errors.
  Restart the application server if necessary.
  
  
  
  DNS Resolution:
  
  Verify that the hostname used in the connection can be resolved to the correct IP address.
  Consider using the IP address directly to rule out DNS issues.
  
  
  
  Increase Timeout Settings:
  
  If timeouts are suspected, consider increasing the timeout settings in the SAP system or database configuration.
  
  
  
  Check Logs:
  
  Review the SAP system logs (transaction SM21) and the database logs for any additional error messages that could provide more context.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like SM21 (System Log), ST22 (Dump Analysis), and SM37 (Job Monitoring) to gather more information about the error.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance, providing them with detailed logs and error messages.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to network configuration and troubleshooting for additional guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the STREX137 network communication problem in your SAP environment.