/IWFND/CM_V4_RUNTIME012 - RFC Error: User or password incorrect for target system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_V4_RUNTIME -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: RFC Error: User or password incorrect for target system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/CM_V4_RUNTIME012 - RFC Error: User or password incorrect for target system ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_V4_RUNTIME012 RFC Error: User or password incorrect for target system typically indicates an issue with the credentials used to connect to a target system via Remote Function Call (RFC). This error can occur in various scenarios, particularly when working with SAP Gateway or OData services.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Credentials: The username or password provided for the target system is incorrect.
  User Lock: 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 access the target system.
  Connection Configuration: The RFC destination may not be configured correctly in the SAP system.
  Network Issues: There may be network issues preventing the connection to the target system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify Credentials:
  
  Check the username and password being used for the RFC connection. Ensure they are correct.
  If necessary, reset the password for the user in the target system.
  
  
  
  Check User Status:
  
  Log in to the target system and check if the user account is locked or if the password has expired.
  If the account is locked, unlock it or reset the password.
  
  
  
  Review RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 in the SAP GUI and check the configuration of the RFC destination.
  Ensure that the target system's details (like hostname, system number, client, etc.) are correct.
  Test the connection from the RFC destination configuration screen to see if it connects successfully.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the target system and perform the required operations.
  
  
  
  Network Configuration:
  
  Check for any network issues that might be preventing the connection to the target system.
  Ensure that firewalls or network policies are not blocking the connection.
  
  
  
  Check Logs:
  
  Review the system logs (transaction SM21) and the developer trace files (transaction ST11) for any additional error messages that might provide more context.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Gateway and RFC documentation for best practices on setting up and managing RFC connections.
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the RFC error related to incorrect user credentials.