How To Fix ACC_BUSDOM004 - RFC destination not available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ACC_BUSDOM - Messages for Business Domain

• Message number: 004

• Message text: RFC destination not available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACC_BUSDOM004 - RFC destination not available ?

  The SAP error message ACC_BUSDOM004: RFC destination not available typically indicates that the system is unable to connect to a specified RFC (Remote Function Call) destination. This can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for troubleshooting and resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  
  RFC Destination Configuration: The RFC destination may not be configured correctly in the SAP system. This includes incorrect connection parameters, such as the target system's hostname, system number, client, user credentials, etc.
  
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues between the SAP system and the target system. This could be due to firewall settings, network outages, or incorrect routing.
  
  
  Target System Down: The target system that the RFC destination points to may be down or not reachable.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user credentials used in the RFC destination may not have the necessary authorizations to connect to the target system.
  
  
  SAP Gateway Issues: The SAP Gateway service may not be running or may be misconfigured, preventing the RFC connection from being established.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check RFC Destination Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 in the SAP GUI.
  Locate the RFC destination that is causing the issue.
  Verify the connection parameters (e.g., target host, system number, client, user, password).
  Test the connection using the "Connection Test" button to see if it succeeds.
  
  
  
  Network Connectivity:
  
  Ensure that the network connection between the SAP system and the target system is active.
  Use tools like ping or telnet to check connectivity to the target system's hostname and port.
  
  
  
  Check Target System Status:
  
  Verify that the target system is up and running. If it is down, you may need to restart it or contact the system administrator.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user credentials specified in the RFC destination have the necessary authorizations to access the target system.
  
  
  
  Check SAP Gateway:
  
  Ensure that the SAP Gateway service is running on both the source and target systems.
  You can check the status of the gateway using transaction SMGW.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SM21) and the developer trace files (transaction ST11) for any additional error messages that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM59: Manage RFC Destinations
  SMGW: SAP Gateway Monitor
  SM21: System Log
  ST11: Developer Traces
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on configuring RFC destinations and troubleshooting connectivity issues.
  
  
  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 identify and resolve the cause of the ACC_BUSDOM004 error message in your SAP system.