How To Fix 1R305 - RFC destination & is currently locked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1R - SAP Knowledge Provider

• Message number: 305

• Message text: RFC destination & is currently locked

What causes this issue?

You want to modify the RFC destination in order to
implement the settings. However, the destination is currently locked.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

As soon as the RFC destination is unlocked, you can modify the RFC
destination.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1R305 - RFC destination & is currently locked ?

  The SAP error message "1R305 RFC destination & is currently locked" indicates that the specified RFC (Remote Function Call) destination is locked, which prevents any connections or communications from being established using that destination. This can occur for various reasons, such as administrative actions, system maintenance, or issues with the configuration.
  Causes:
  
  Manual Locking: An administrator may have manually locked the RFC destination for maintenance or security reasons.
  System Issues: There may be underlying system issues that caused the RFC destination to be locked automatically.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings or parameters in the RFC destination can lead to it being locked.
  Timeouts or Failures: If there are repeated connection failures or timeouts, the system may lock the destination to prevent further attempts.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Unlock the RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction code SM59 (RFC Destinations).
  Find the locked RFC destination in the list.
  Check the status and unlock it if necessary. You can do this by selecting the destination and using the "Unlock" option.
  
  
  
  Check for Errors:
  
  Review the logs and error messages associated with the RFC destination to identify any underlying issues that may have caused the lock.
  Look for any recent changes or updates that might have affected the RFC configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration settings for the RFC destination are correct. This includes checking the connection parameters, user credentials, and any other relevant settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to RFC destinations for additional troubleshooting steps and best practices.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you are unable to resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM59: Manage RFC destinations.
  SM21: Check system logs for errors.
  ST22: Analyze dumps that may provide insights into the issue.
  
  
  
  User Permissions: Ensure that the user attempting to access the RFC destination has the necessary permissions to do so.
  
  
  Monitoring Tools: Use monitoring tools to keep track of RFC connections and identify any recurring issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the locked RFC destination in SAP.