How To Fix 6G160 - An error occurred during RFC access to system &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6G - Messages for System Administration Assistant

• Message number: 160

• Message text: An error occurred during RFC access to system &

What causes this issue?

The selected task should be performed remotely in system &V1&.

System Response

An error occurred during use of RFC connection (RRR@&V1&) .,,

How to fix this error?

Verify the RFC connection with transaction SM59.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6G160 - An error occurred during RFC access to system & ?

  The SAP error message 6G160 indicates that there was an issue during Remote Function Call (RFC) access to a specified system. This error can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for troubleshooting. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the systems involved in the RFC call.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the requested action in the target system.
  Configuration Errors: The RFC destination may not be configured correctly in the SAP system.
  System Availability: The target system may be down or not reachable due to maintenance or other issues.
  Timeouts: The RFC call may be timing out due to long processing times or heavy load on the target system.
  Incorrect Parameters: The parameters being passed in the RFC call may be incorrect or not matching the expected format.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Network Connectivity:
  
  Ensure that the network connection between the systems is stable and functioning. You can use tools like ping or traceroute to test connectivity.
  
  
  
  Verify RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 in the SAP GUI and check the configuration of the RFC destination. Ensure that the connection parameters (like host, system number, client, user, and password) are correct.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user ID being used for the RFC call has the necessary authorizations in the target system. You can check this in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  System Availability:
  
  Verify that the target system is up and running. You can check the system status in transaction SM51 or by contacting the system administrator.
  
  
  
  Increase Timeout Settings:
  
  If timeouts are suspected, consider increasing the timeout settings for the RFC connection in transaction SM59.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SM21) and the RFC trace (transaction ST22 for dumps and SM37 for job logs) for any additional error messages that could provide more context.
  
  
  
  Test RFC Connection:
  
  Use the "Test Connection" feature in transaction SM59 to verify that the RFC destination is working correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to the error message 6G160. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for RFC and connectivity issues for more detailed troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other online resources for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the RFC access error. If the problem persists, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.