How To Fix VC_CLOUD_INTEGRATION004 - HTTP request to Intelligent Product Selection service failed.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VC_CLOUD_INTEGRATION - Messages for cloud integration

• Message number: 004

• Message text: HTTP request to Intelligent Product Selection service failed.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VC_CLOUD_INTEGRATION004 - HTTP request to Intelligent Product Selection service failed. ?

  The SAP error message VC_CLOUD_INTEGRATION004 indicates that there was a failure in making an HTTP request to the Intelligent Product Selection (IPS) service. This error can arise from various causes, and understanding these can help in troubleshooting and resolving the issue.
  Possible Causes
  
  
  Network Issues: There may be connectivity problems between your SAP system and the IPS service. This could be due to firewall settings, proxy configurations, or general network outages.
  
  
  Service Availability: The IPS service might be down or undergoing maintenance. You can check the service status on the SAP Cloud Platform or relevant service status pages.
  
  
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system for the IPS service can lead to failed requests. This includes incorrect URLs, authentication issues, or missing parameters.
  
  
  Authentication Issues: If the request requires authentication (e.g., OAuth tokens), ensure that the credentials are valid and have not expired.
  
  
  Request Format: The format of the HTTP request may not be