/IWFND/CM_BEC032 - RFC Error: Logon failed. See System Log (transaction SM21) for details.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_BEC -

• Message number: 032

• Message text: RFC Error: Logon failed. See System Log (transaction SM21) for details.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/CM_BEC032 - RFC Error: Logon failed. See System Log (transaction SM21) for details. ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_BEC032 RFC Error: Logon failed. See System Log (transaction SM21) for details typically indicates that there is an issue with the Remote Function Call (RFC) connection, which is often related to authentication or authorization problems. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Credentials: The user credentials (username/password) used for the RFC connection may be incorrect or have changed.
  User Lockout: The user account may be locked due to multiple failed login attempts.
  Expired Password: The password for the user account may have expired and needs to be reset.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the requested action.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues between the systems involved in the RFC call.
  Configuration Issues: The RFC destination may not be configured correctly in transaction SM59.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Credentials: Verify that the username and password used for the RFC connection are correct. If necessary, reset the password.
  Unlock User Account: If the user account is locked, unlock it using transaction SU01 or contact your SAP administrator.
  Reset Password: If the password has expired, reset it using transaction SU01.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the required functions. This can be checked in transaction SU53 after a failed authorization attempt.
  Check Network Connectivity: Ensure that there are no network issues preventing the connection between the systems. You can use tools like ping or traceroute to diagnose network problems.
  Review RFC Destination: Go to transaction SM59 and check the configuration of the RFC destination. Ensure that the connection type, target host, and system number are correct.
  Check System Log: Use transaction SM21 to view the system log for more detailed error messages that can provide additional context about the logon failure.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM21: System Log
  SM59: RFC Destinations
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to RFC logon failures.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for troubleshooting RFC connections and user authentication issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the /IWFND/CM_BEC032 RFC Error: Logon failed message. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.