How To Fix XMS_ADM173 - Define URL of central Integration Engine

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XMS_ADM - XMS - Administration

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Define URL of central Integration Engine

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XMS_ADM173 - Define URL of central Integration Engine ?

  The SAP error message XMS_ADM173 indicates that the system is unable to find the URL of the central Integration Engine. This typically occurs in scenarios involving SAP Process Integration (PI) or SAP Process Orchestration (PO) where the system needs to communicate with a central Integration Engine for message processing.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing Configuration: The URL for the central Integration Engine has not been defined in the system settings.
  Incorrect Configuration: The URL defined may be incorrect or not reachable.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues preventing access to the Integration Engine.
  Authorization Issues: The user or system may not have the necessary permissions to access the Integration Engine.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Define the URL:
  
  Go to the SAP system and navigate to the transaction code SXMB_IFR (Integration Framework).
  Check the configuration settings for the Integration Engine.
  Ensure that the URL for the central Integration Engine