How To Fix XS085 - SAPconnect &1: &2 (0x&3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XS - SAPconnect: All messages

• Message number: 085

• Message text: SAPconnect &1: &2 (0x&3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XS085 - SAPconnect &1: &2 (0x&3) ?

  The SAP error message XS085 typically relates to issues with SAPconnect, which is the component responsible for handling communication between SAP systems and external systems, such as email servers or other messaging systems. The error message format you provided indicates that there is a problem with the configuration or connection to the external system.
  
  Cause:
  The error message XS085 can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect settings in the SAPconnect configuration (transaction SCOT) can lead to this error. This includes incorrect SMTP server details, port numbers, or authentication settings.
  
  
  Network Issues: Problems with the network connection between the SAP system and the external system (e.g., firewall settings, DNS resolution issues) can prevent successful communication.
  
  
  Authentication Problems: If the external system requires authentication (e.g., username and password for an SMTP server), and the credentials are incorrect or not provided, this error may occur.
  
  
  Service Availability: The external service (like an email server) may be