How To Fix 5A170 - RFC connection activated and data passed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5A - Basis Personnel Management

• Message number: 170

• Message text: RFC connection activated and data passed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5A170 - RFC connection activated and data passed ?

  The SAP error message 5A170 indicates that an RFC (Remote Function Call) connection has been activated and data has been passed successfully. This message is generally informational rather than an error, meaning that the connection is functioning as expected. However, if you are encountering issues related to this message, it may be due to the following reasons:
  Possible Causes:
  
  Connection Issues: While the message indicates that the connection is activated, there may still be underlying issues with the network or the configuration of the RFC destination.
  Authorization Problems: The user credentials used for the RFC connection may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the intended operations.
  Data Format Issues: The data being passed may not be in the expected format, leading to unexpected behavior even though the connection is established.
  Configuration Errors: There may be misconfigurations in the RFC destination settings in transaction SM59.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 and verify the settings of the RFC destination. Ensure that the connection type, target host, and system number are correctly configured.
  Test the connection using the "Connection Test" option in SM59.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user ID used for the RFC connection has the necessary authorizations to execute the required functions. You can check this in transaction SU53 after attempting the operation.
  
  
  
  Validate Data:
  
  Check the data being passed through the RFC call. Ensure that it adheres to the expected structure and data types defined in the function module being called.
  
  
  
  Check Logs:
  
  Review the application logs or system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Network Configuration:
  
  If the connection is established but still causing issues, check for any network-related problems, such as firewalls or routing issues that may affect data transmission.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific RFC function module you are using for any known issues or additional configuration steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM59: Manage RFC Destinations
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  ST22: Dump Analysis (for ABAP runtime errors)
  SLG1: Application Log
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to RFC connections or the function module you are using.
  
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.