How To Fix 42317 - RFC error

42317 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 42 - Information Workbench

• Message number: 317

• Message text: RFC error

Self-Explanatory Message

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 42317 - RFC error ?

  The SAP error message 42317, which is related to RFC (Remote Function Call) errors, typically indicates that there is an issue with the communication between SAP systems or between an SAP system and an external system. This error can arise due to various reasons, including network issues, configuration problems, or authorization issues.
  Causes of RFC Error 42317
  
  
  Network Issues: Problems with the network connection between the SAP systems can lead to RFC errors. This could be due to firewalls, routing issues, or network outages.
  
  
  Configuration Problems: Incorrect configuration of the RFC destination in the SAP system can cause this error. This includes incorrect settings in the RFC destination (transaction SM59).
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user credentials used for the RFC call may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the requested operation.
  
  
  System Availability: The target system may be down or not reachable, leading to communication failures.
  
  
  Version Compatibility: Incompatibility between different versions of SAP systems can