How To Fix XS065 - Table SXROUTE contains a line with an empty address area

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XS - SAPconnect: All messages

• Message number: 065

• Message text: Table SXROUTE contains a line with an empty address area

What causes this issue?

A row for node &V1& with an empty address area has been entered in the
table SXROUTE. Empty address areas are not permitted as routing
elements.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Delete the relevant row from the table.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XS065 - Table SXROUTE contains a line with an empty address area ?

  The SAP error message XS065, which states "Table SXROUTE contains a line with an empty address area," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Exchange Infrastructure (XI) or Process Integration (PI) when there is an issue with the routing configuration in the system. This error indicates that there is an entry in the SXROUTE table that lacks a valid address, which is necessary for routing messages correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Configuration: The routing configuration for a specific message type or service might be incomplete, leading to an entry with an empty address.
  Data Corruption: There may be corruption in the SXROUTE table, causing some entries to lose their address information.
  Manual Changes: If someone manually edited the SXROUTE table or related configurations, it could lead to inconsistencies.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another, the transport might not have included all necessary data, resulting in missing addresses.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check SXROUTE Table: Use transaction code SE16 or SE11 to view the SXROUTE table and identify the entries with empty address fields. You can filter the entries to find those with null or empty values.
  Correct the Entries: Once you identify the problematic entries, you can either delete them if they are not needed or update them with the correct address information.
  Review Routing Configuration: Go through the routing configuration in the Integration Directory (if using PI) or the relevant configuration area in XI to ensure that all necessary routes are correctly defined and that there are no missing addresses.
  Transport Check: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included and correctly transported.
  System Consistency Check: Run consistency checks in the system to identify any other potential issues that might be related to this error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE16 (Data Browser), SE11 (Data Dictionary), SXMB_MONI (Message Monitoring), and SXMB_ADM (Administration).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for XI/PI for detailed information on routing and configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after attempting the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the XS065 error and ensure that your routing configurations are correctly set up.