How To Fix BCOMAL111 - RFC system error: &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BCOMAL - Business Communication: Alert Monitor Messages

• Message number: 111

• Message text: RFC system error: &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BCOMAL111 - RFC system error: & ?

  The SAP error message BCOMAL111, which indicates an RFC (Remote Function Call) system error, can arise from various underlying issues. Here’s a breakdown of potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Network Issues: Problems with the network connection between the SAP systems can lead to RFC errors.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration in the RFC destination settings (e.g., incorrect user credentials, wrong target system).
  System Availability: The target system may be down or not reachable due to maintenance or other issues.
  Authorization Issues: The user credentials used for the RFC call may not have the necessary authorizations.
  Resource Limitations: The system may be experiencing resource limitations (e.g., memory, CPU) that prevent it from processing the RFC call.
  Version Compatibility: Incompatibility between different SAP versions or components can also lead to RFC errors.
  
  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 diagnose network issues.
  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 hostname, system number, client, user, and password) are correct.
  Check System Status: Verify that the target system is up and running. You can check the system logs or use transaction SM51 to see the status of application servers.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user used for the RFC call has the necessary authorizations. You can check this in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  Monitor System Resources: Use transaction SM04 or ST02 to monitor system resources and check for any bottlenecks.
  Check SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues related to the error message. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  Update SAP Components: If the issue is related to version compatibility, consider updating the relevant SAP components to ensure they are compatible with each other.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM59: RFC Destinations
  SM51: List of Active Application Servers
  ST22: Dump Analysis
  SM21: System Log
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance, providing them with detailed logs and error messages.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the BCOMAL111 RFC system error in SAP.