How To Fix 5H170 - 170-189 reserved for RPCPFAA0

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5H - Garnishment Messages (Austria)

• Message number: 170

• Message text: 170-189 reserved for RPCPFAA0

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5H170 - 170-189 reserved for RPCPFAA0 ?

  The SAP error message 5H170 with the description "170-189 reserved for RPCPFAA0" typically indicates an issue related to the Remote Function Call (RFC) or a problem with the communication between systems in an SAP environment. This error is often associated with the RFC destination or the configuration of the system.
  Cause:
  
  RFC Destination Issues: The error may arise if the RFC destination is not correctly configured or if there are connectivity issues between the systems.
  Authorization Problems: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the function module or access the required data.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the SAP system, such as missing or incorrect parameters in the RFC settings.
  Network Issues: Network problems can also lead to communication failures between the SAP systems.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 and verify the configuration of the RFC destination. Ensure that the connection parameters are correct and that the destination is reachable.
  Test the connection to ensure that it is working properly.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the function has the necessary authorizations. You can check this in transaction SU53 after the error occurs to see if there are any authorization failures.
  
  
  
  Review System Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in transaction RZ10 or RZ11 to ensure that all parameters related to RFC and communication are set correctly.
  
  
  
  Network Troubleshooting:
  
  If the issue persists, check for any network-related issues that might be affecting the communication between the systems. This could involve checking firewalls, network routes, or other connectivity issues.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Look for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to the development environment, you can debug the function module RPCPFAA0 to identify the exact point of failure.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM59 (RFC Destinations)
  SU53 (Authorization Check)
  RZ10 (Profile Parameters)
  RZ11 (Profile Parameter Display)
  
  
  
  SAP Support: If the issue cannot be resolved with the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation related to RFC and remote function calls for additional insights.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the error message 5H170 in your SAP environment.