How To Fix 5M279 - You must give the company name when sending/receiving via RFC

5M279 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5M - Error Messages for Denmark

• Message number: 279

• Message text: You must give the company name when sending/receiving via RFC

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5M279 - You must give the company name when sending/receiving via RFC ?

  The SAP error message 5M279, which states "You must give the company name when sending/receiving via RFC," typically occurs in the context of Remote Function Call (RFC) communications between different SAP systems or between an SAP system and an external system. This error indicates that the company code (or company name) is required for the operation being performed, but it has not been provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Company Code: The most common cause of this error is that the company code is not specified in the RFC call. This can happen if the calling program or configuration does not include the necessary company code information.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the RFC destination or the function module being called, which may not be set up to handle the company code correctly.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user or system may not have the necessary authorizations to access the company code, leading