How To Fix 5K200 - An error occurred with the RFC destination

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5K - HR: Messages for Canada

• Message number: 200

• Message text: An error occurred with the RFC destination

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5K200 - An error occurred with the RFC destination ?

  The SAP error message 5K200 indicates that there is an issue with the Remote Function Call (RFC) destination. This error typically arises when the system is unable to establish a connection to the specified RFC destination, which can be due to various reasons. Below are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect RFC Destination Configuration: The RFC destination may not be configured correctly in the SAP system.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the SAP system and the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user credentials used for the RFC connection may not have the necessary authorizations.
  Target System Down: The target system that the RFC destination points to may be down or not reachable.
  Firewall Restrictions: Firewalls may be blocking the connection to the target system.
  SAP Gateway Issues: The SAP Gateway service may not be running or may be misconfigured.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check RFC Destination Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 in the SAP GUI.
  Verify the settings of the RFC destination (e.g., connection type, target host, system number, etc.).
  Test the connection using the "Connection Test" button.
  
  
  
  Network Connectivity:
  
  Ensure that the network connection between the SAP system and the target system is active.
  Use tools like ping or traceroute to check connectivity.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Verify that the user credentials used for the RFC connection have the necessary authorizations.
  Check the user settings in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Check Target System Status:
  
  Ensure that the target system is up and running.
  Check if the target system is reachable and operational.
  
  
  
  Firewall Settings:
  
  Review firewall settings to ensure that they are not blocking the required ports for RFC communication.
  
  
  
  SAP Gateway Configuration:
  
  Check if the SAP Gateway service is running on the server.
  Review the gateway logs for any errors or issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM59: Manage RFC destinations.
  SMGW: Monitor the SAP Gateway.
  ST22: Check for dumps that may provide additional context.
  SICF: Check HTTP services if applicable.
  
  
  
  Logs and Traces:
  
  Review the system logs (transaction SM21) and developer traces (transaction ST11) for any related error messages.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to RFC connections.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the error message 5K200 related to the RFC destination in your SAP system. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.