How To Fix 00217 - Error in the RCUI Slave. Error while receiving GUI data

00217 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 00 -

• Message number: 217

• Message text: Error in the RCUI Slave. Error while receiving GUI data

Self-Explanatory Message

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00217 - Details

• The SAP error message "00217 Error in the RCUI Slave. Error while receiving GUI data" typically indicates a communication issue between the SAP GUI (Graphical User Interface) and the SAP application server. This error can occur due to various reasons, including network issues, configuration problems, or issues with the SAP GUI itself.
  Causes:
  
  Network Issues: Poor network connectivity or interruptions can lead to communication failures between the SAP GUI and the application server.
  SAP GUI Configuration: Incorrect settings in the SAP GUI configuration can cause issues in data transmission.
  Server Load: High load on the SAP application server can lead to timeouts or failures in processing requests.
  Firewall/Proxy Settings: Firewalls or proxy servers may block the communication between the SAP GUI and the server.
  Version Compatibility: Incompatibility between the SAP GUI version and the SAP application server version can lead to errors.
  Corrupted SAP GUI Installation: A corrupted installation of the SAP GUI can also cause this