How To Fix XMS_ADM646 - In ABAP system '&1' the called API '&2' returned error '&3'. &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XMS_ADM - XMS - Administration

• Message number: 646

• Message text: In ABAP system '&1' the called API '&2' returned error '&3'. &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XMS_ADM646 - In ABAP system '&1' the called API '&2' returned error '&3'. &4 ?

  The SAP error message XMS_ADM646 indicates that there was an issue when calling a specific API in an ABAP system. The message provides details about the system, the API that was called, the error code returned by the API, and additional information that may help in diagnosing the issue.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by various factors, including but not limited to:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The API may not be properly configured in the system.
  Authorization Problems: The user or service account calling the API may not have the necessary permissions.
  Network Issues: There may be connectivity problems between the systems involved.
  Data Issues: The data being passed to the API may be invalid or not in the expected format.
  System Errors: There could be underlying issues in the ABAP system or the API itself, such as bugs or unhandled exceptions.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  Check the API Documentation: Review the documentation for the