How To Fix XMS_MONI161 - No external application is available in this system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XMS_MONI - Messages for Monitoring

• Message number: 161

• Message text: No external application is available in this system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XMS_MONI161 - No external application is available in this system ?

  The SAP error message XMS_MONI161 ("No external application is available in this system") typically occurs when the system is unable to find an external application that is required for a specific operation or integration. This can happen in various contexts, such as when trying to use SAP Process Integration (PI) or when attempting to connect to an external system.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The external application may not be properly configured in the SAP system.
  Incorrect RFC Destination: The Remote Function Call (RFC) destination for the external application may not be set up correctly or may be missing.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the external application.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues preventing the SAP system from reaching the external application.
  External Application Not Installed: The external application may not be installed or running on the expected server.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify that the external application is correctly configured in the SAP system. This includes checking the relevant settings in transaction codes like SM59 (RFC Destinations) and SICF (HTTP Services).
  
  
  
  Validate RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 and check the configuration of the RFC destination that points to the external application. Ensure that it is correctly set up and test the connection.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the operation has the necessary authorizations to access the external application. You may need to check roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Network Connectivity:
  
  Check the network connectivity between the SAP system and the external application. You can use tools like ping or telnet to verify connectivity.
  
  
  
  Check External Application Status:
  
  Ensure that the external application is installed and running. If it is a service, check if it is up and operational.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the SAP application logs (transaction SLG1) and the logs of the external application for any additional error messages that might provide more context.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the official SAP documentation or notes related to the specific external application you are trying to connect to for any additional configuration steps or troubleshooting tips.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Integration Scenarios: If this error is occurring in the context of a specific integration scenario (e.g., SAP PI/PO), review the integration documentation for that scenario.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.