/BDL/D-141 - Remote refresh of Service Definitions (through RFC to &) failed

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BDL/D- -

• Message number: 141

• Message text: Remote refresh of Service Definitions (through RFC to &) failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BDL/D-141 - Remote refresh of Service Definitions (through RFC to &) failed ?

  The SAP error message /BDL/D-141 Remote refresh of Service Definitions (through RFC to &) failed typically indicates an issue with the remote function call (RFC) when trying to refresh service definitions in a distributed system landscape. This error can occur in various scenarios, particularly when dealing with SAP Business Data Management or SAP Business Workflow.
  Causes:
  
  Network Issues: There may be connectivity problems between the systems involved in the RFC call.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the RFC may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the operation.
  Configuration Errors: There may be misconfigurations in the RFC destination settings or in the service definitions themselves.
  System Availability: The target system may be down or not reachable.
  Version Mismatch: There could be compatibility issues between different SAP versions or components.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Network Connectivity:
  
  Ensure that the systems involved can communicate with each other. You can use tools like ping or telnet to check connectivity.
  
  
  
  Verify RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 and check the configuration of the RFC destination. Ensure that it is correctly set up and that the connection test is successful.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the operation has the necessary authorizations. You can check this in transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Review System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SM21) and the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages that might provide more context.
  
  
  
  Check Service Definitions:
  
  Ensure that the service definitions are correctly defined and that there are no inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  System Availability:
  
  Verify that the target system is up and running. You can check the status of the system in transaction SM51.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Look for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  
  Restart Services:
  
  If applicable, try restarting the relevant services or the entire system to clear any temporary issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM59: RFC Destinations
  SM21: System Log
  SLG1: Application Log
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance, providing them with detailed logs and error messages.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the error message /BDL/D-141 Remote refresh of Service Definitions (through RFC to &) failed.