---
article_id: KB0399402
article_type: Support Note
component_ids:
  - BNS-ARI-SLP
  - BNS-ARI-SLP-REG-LOG
  - BNS-ARI-SS
  - BNS-ARI-SS-EVT
  - BNS-ARI-SS-EVT-LGN
component_descriptions:
  - Strategic Sourcing
  - Strategic Sourcing > Sourcing Events
  - Strategic Sourcing > Sourcing Events > Sourcing Event Registration/Login
  - Supplier Lifecycle & Performance
  - Supplier Lifecycle & Performance > Supplier Lifecycle & Performance Registration > Supplier Login Issues
products:
  - SAP Ariba Sourcing, cloud edition
personas:
  - Supplier
language: en
created: 2026-09-08
updated: 2026-09-08
source: Knowledge Base
url: https://support.ariba.com/item/view/KB0399402
connect_url: https://support.ariba.com/item/view/KB0399402?min=1
sap_for_me_url: https://me.sap.com/notes/KB0399402
---

# Error: "The link you clicked has expired. Please contact your Project Owner and request that they resend you the event invitation email."

## Symptom

I am receiving the following error when trying to access a sourcing event from the email invitation:

The link you clicked has expired. Please contact your Project Owner and request that they resend you the event invitation email.

## Cause

The invitation link that you clicked to access the event is likely expired. Invitation links are designed for one time use only and they will expire after they have been used successfully.

## Resolution

Invitation links that have not been accessed are valid for 30 days. If you are still within this time frame, you should be able to access the event.

If you have not previously accessed the sourcing event and are receiving this error message, the link that you are accessing is expired. In this case, you will need to contact the project owner to request a new invitation email.

If you have successfully accessed the event before, you can sign in to [Ariba Proposals and Questionnaires](https://support.ariba.com/item/view/KB0398878) directly. It is recommended that you bookmark this page in your browser for future access.

## See Also

**Supplier Onboarding via Registration Questionnaire:**

| \<**Current**>  <br>**Email Invitation from a Buyer** | >>  <br>[Responding to a Registration Questionnaire](https://support.ariba.com/item/view/KB1400384) | >>  <br>[Request for Proposal (RFP) Process](https://support.ariba.com/item/view/KB1404153) | >>  <br>[Establishing a Trading Relationship Process](https://support.ariba.com/item/view/KB1400394) | >><br>[Completing Enablement Tasks](https://support.ariba.com/item/view/KB1400427) |
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## Keywords

expired link, login, event invitation, email link