1S101 - SSF error: error with RFC

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1S - Messages for SSF ("Secure Store & Forward")

• Message number: 101

• Message text: SSF error: error with RFC

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1S101 - SSF error: error with RFC ?

  The SAP error message "1S101 SSF error: error with RFC" typically indicates an issue related to the Secure Store and Forward (SSF) interface in SAP, which is used for secure communication and data encryption. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to generate or process secure documents, or when there are issues with the Remote Function Call (RFC) connection.
  Causes:
  
  RFC Connection Issues: The RFC connection to the SSF service might be misconfigured or down.
  Authorization Problems: The user might not have the necessary authorizations to access the SSF functions.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect settings in the SSF configuration or in the related profiles.
  Network Issues: Problems with the network that prevent communication between the SAP system and the SSF service.
  Missing or Incorrect SSF Implementation: The SSF implementation might not be correctly installed or configured.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check RFC Connection:
  
  Use transaction SM59 to check the status of the RFC connection. Ensure that the connection is correctly configured and test it to see if it is working.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the function has the necessary authorizations. Check the roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Verify SSF Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction STRUST to check the SSL and SSF settings. Ensure that the SSF settings are correctly configured.
  Check the SSF implementation in transaction SSFC to ensure it is correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Check Network Connectivity:
  
  Ensure that there are no network issues preventing communication between the SAP system and the SSF service. You can use tools like ping or traceroute to diagnose network issues.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SM21) and the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Notes and documentation related to SSF and RFC for any specific guidance or patches that may be required.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM59: RFC Destinations
  STRUST: Trust Manager
  SSFC: SSF Configuration
  SM21: System Log
  SLG1: Application Log
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to SSF and RFC errors.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for SSF and RFC for detailed configuration and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the "1S101 SSF error: error with RFC" issue in your SAP system.