How To Fix /AIF/ERROR_HANDLING140 - Maintain RFC connection (type ABAP connection) in /AIF/ERR_APP

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /AIF/ERROR_HANDLING -

• Message number: 140

• Message text: Maintain RFC connection (type ABAP connection) in /AIF/ERR_APP

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /AIF/ERROR_HANDLING140 - Maintain RFC connection (type ABAP connection) in /AIF/ERR_APP ?

  The SAP error message /AIF/ERROR_HANDLING140 indicates an issue with maintaining an RFC (Remote Function Call) connection of type ABAP in the context of the Application Interface Framework (AIF). This error typically arises when the system is unable to establish a connection to the specified ABAP system, which is necessary for processing messages or handling errors in AIF.
  Cause:
  
  RFC Connection Not Defined: The RFC connection to the target ABAP system may not be defined in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The RFC connection might be incorrectly configured, such as wrong credentials, incorrect target system details, or missing parameters.
  Network Issues: There could be network connectivity issues preventing the SAP system from reaching the target ABAP system.
  Authorization Issues: The user credentials used for the RFC connection may not have the necessary authorizations to access the target system.
  System Down: The target ABAP system might be down or not reachable due to maintenance or other issues.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check RFC Connection:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 in the SAP GUI.
  Look for the RFC connection that is supposed to be used by AIF.
  Test the connection to ensure it is working properly. If it fails, check the configuration.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the connection type is set to "ABAP Connection".
  Check the target host, system number, and client settings.
  Verify that the user credentials (username and password) are correct.
  
  
  
  Network Troubleshooting:
  
  Ensure that there are no firewall rules or network issues blocking the connection between the systems.
  Use tools like ping or telnet to check connectivity to the target system.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user defined in the RFC connection has the necessary authorizations to perform the required actions in the target system.
  
  
  
  System Status:
  
  Check if the target ABAP system is up and running. If it is down, coordinate with the system administrators to resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Review AIF Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the AIF configuration is correctly set up to use the RFC connection for error handling.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM59: To manage and test RFC connections.
  AIF Configuration: To check the AIF settings and configurations.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for AIF and RFC connections for detailed configuration steps and troubleshooting guidelines.
  
  
  Logs: Check the AIF logs and system logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that might provide additional context for the issue.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the RFC connection in the context of AIF error handling.