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

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 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 D-141 - Remote refresh of Service Definitions (through RFC to &) failed ?

  The SAP error message D-141, which states "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 SAP environment. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as when working with SAP Gateway or when trying to synchronize service definitions across different systems.
  Causes:
  
  Network Issues: There may be network 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: Incorrect configuration of the RFC destination or the service definitions can lead to this error.
  Service Not Active: The service definitions may not be active or properly registered in the target system.
  System Load: High load on the target system may cause the RFC call to fail.
  Version Mismatch: There may be a version mismatch between the systems involved, leading to incompatibility.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Network Connectivity: Ensure that there is proper network connectivity between the systems. You can use tools like ping or telnet to test connectivity.
  Verify Authorizations: Check the user authorizations for the user executing the RFC. Ensure that the user has the necessary roles and permissions.
  Review RFC Destination: Go to transaction SM59 and check the configuration of the RFC destination. Ensure that it is correctly set up and test the connection.
  Activate Services: Ensure that the service definitions are active in the target system. You can check this in transaction /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE.
  Monitor System Load: Check the performance and load on the target system. If the system is under heavy load, consider scheduling the refresh during off-peak hours.
  Check Logs: Review the system logs (transaction SM21) and the developer traces (transaction ST22) for any additional error messages that may provide more context.
  Update Systems: Ensure that both systems are on compatible versions and have the latest patches applied.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM59: RFC Destinations
  /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE: Manage Services
  SM21: System Log
  ST22: Dump Analysis
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to this error message for any specific fixes or recommendations provided by SAP.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Gateway documentation for more information on service definitions and RFC calls.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.