How To Fix XI204 - Specify request to be closed

XI204 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XI - Message class for Workbench interface

• Message number: 204

• Message text: Specify request to be closed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XI204 - Specify request to be closed ?

  The SAP error message XI204 "Specify request to be closed" typically occurs in the context of SAP Process Integration (PI) or SAP Process Orchestration (PO) when there is an issue with closing a request in the Integration Engine. This error can arise due to various reasons, such as missing parameters, incorrect configurations, or issues with the message processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Request ID: The error often indicates that the system is unable to identify which request needs to be closed because the request ID is not specified or is invalid.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the integration scenario or the communication channel.
  Message Processing Errors: If a message has not been processed correctly, it may lead to issues when trying to close the request.
  System Performance: High load or performance issues in the SAP system can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Request ID: Ensure that the request ID you are trying to close is