/BCV/SIN017 - RFC call failed; check connection to system &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BCV/SIN -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: RFC call failed; check connection to system &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BCV/SIN017 - RFC call failed; check connection to system &1 ?

  The SAP error message /BCV/SIN017 RFC call failed; check connection to system &1 typically indicates that there is an issue with the Remote Function Call (RFC) connection to the specified system (denoted by &1). This error can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to execute a function module or when performing a data transfer between systems.
  Causes:
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the SAP systems.
  RFC Destination Configuration: The RFC destination may not be configured correctly in the SAP system.
  Authorization Issues: The user credentials used for the RFC call may not have the necessary authorizations.
  System Availability: The target system may be down or not reachable.
  Firewall Restrictions: Firewalls may be blocking the required ports for RFC communication.
  SAP Gateway Issues: The SAP Gateway service may not be running or may be misconfigured.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Network Connectivity:
  
  Use tools like ping or traceroute to verify that the target system is reachable from the source system.
  
  
  
  Verify RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 in the SAP GUI.
  Check the configuration of the RFC destination that corresponds to the target system.
  Test the connection using the "Connection Test" button.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user credentials used for the RFC call have the necessary authorizations to access the target system.
  
  
  
  Check System Status:
  
  Ensure that the target SAP system is up and running. You can check this by logging into the target system or checking system logs.
  
  
  
  Review Firewall Settings:
  
  Ensure that the necessary ports for RFC communication (typically port 3200 for SAP) are open and not blocked by firewalls.
  
  
  
  Check SAP Gateway:
  
  Ensure that the SAP Gateway service is running on the target system. You can check this in transaction SMGW.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SM21) and the developer trace files (transaction ST11) for any additional error messages that may provide more context.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  RFC (Remote Function Call): A protocol used in SAP systems to enable communication between different SAP systems or between SAP and non-SAP systems.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM59: Manage RFC destinations.
  SM21: View system logs.
  ST11: View developer traces.
  SMGW: Monitor the SAP Gateway.
  
  
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis team or consult SAP support for further assistance.