How To Fix 0D642 - Posting run cannot be started: RFC is active

0D642 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 0D - FS-CD General Messages

• Message number: 642

• Message text: Posting run cannot be started: RFC is active

What causes this issue?

When the starting prerequisites for debit entry were checked, an RFC
was found to be active.

System Response

The debit entry was not started.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Start the program again as soon as the RFC finishes. If this does not
work:
INCLUDE NA_SYSADMIN1 OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE EN

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 0D642 - Posting run cannot be started: RFC is active ?

  The SAP error message 0D642 indicates that a posting run cannot be started because the Remote Function Call (RFC) is active. This typically occurs in the context of financial postings or batch processing where the system is trying to execute a posting run but is unable to do so due to the RFC status.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active RFC Connections: The error usually arises when there are active RFC connections that are preventing the posting run from being initiated. This can happen if there are ongoing processes or transactions that are using RFC connections.
  Locking Issues: The system may have locks in place that are preventing the posting run from starting.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are not allowing the posting run to proceed when RFC is active.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Active RFC Connections:
  
  Use transaction SM58 to check for any active or stuck RFC calls. If you find any, you may need to