/ISDFPS/ICM_OF002 - RFC error

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/ICM_OF -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: RFC error

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/ICM_OF002 - RFC error ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/ICM_OF002 RFC error typically indicates an issue with Remote Function Call (RFC) communication between SAP systems or between an SAP system and an external system. This error can arise due to various reasons, including network issues, configuration problems, or authorization issues.
  Causes:
  
  Network Issues: Problems with the network connection between the systems can lead to RFC errors. This could be due to firewalls, routing issues, or network outages.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration of the RFC destination in the SAP system can cause communication failures. This includes incorrect settings in the RFC destination (SM59).
  Authorization Issues: The user credentials used for the RFC connection may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the requested operation.
  System Availability: The target system may be down or not reachable, leading to an inability to establish an RFC connection.
  Timeouts: Long-running processes may exceed the timeout settings, resulting in an RFC error.
  Version Compatibility: Incompatibility between different SAP versions or components can also lead to RFC errors.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Network Connectivity: Ensure that the network connection between the systems is stable and that there are no firewalls blocking the communication.
  Verify RFC Destination: Go to transaction SM59 and check the configuration of the RFC destination. Ensure that the connection parameters (like target host, system number, client, user, and password) are correct.
  Test Connection: Use the "Test Connection" feature in SM59 to verify that the RFC destination can be reached successfully.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user credentials used for the RFC connection have the necessary authorizations to execute the required functions.
  Monitor System Availability: Check if the target system is up and running. You can use transaction SM51 to see the status of application servers.
  Adjust Timeout Settings: If timeouts are an issue, consider adjusting the timeout settings in the RFC destination configuration.
  Review Logs: Check the system logs (transaction SM21) and the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that can provide additional context.
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to the error message.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM59: RFC Destinations
  SM21: System Log
  SLG1: Application Log
  SM51: List of Active Application Servers
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for specific SAP Notes related to /ISDFPS/ICM_OF002 or general RFC errors in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for RFC communication and troubleshooting.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to engage SAP support for further assistance.