How To Fix BGRFC018 - Call for deletion of table BGRFC_SRV_STATE failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BGRFC - qRFC - New Background RFC

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Call for deletion of table BGRFC_SRV_STATE failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BGRFC018 - Call for deletion of table BGRFC_SRV_STATE failed ?

  The SAP error message BGRFC018 indicates that there was a failure in the deletion of entries from the table BGRFC_SRV_STATE during a background RFC (bRFC) operation. This error can occur due to various reasons, including database issues, inconsistencies in the bRFC framework, or problems with the underlying data.
  Causes:
  
  Database Locking Issues: The table might be locked by another process, preventing the deletion operation from completing.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the bRFC state data that prevent the deletion.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the deletion may not have the necessary authorizations.
  System Resource Issues: Insufficient system resources (like memory or disk space) can lead to failures in database operations.
  Corrupted Entries: Corrupted or invalid entries in the BGRFC tables can cause deletion failures.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Locks: Use transaction SM12 to check for any locks on the BGRFC tables. If there are locks, you may need to wait for them to be released or manually release them if appropriate.
  Review Logs: Check the system logs (transaction SM21) and the bRFC logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that can provide insights into the failure.
  Consistency Check: Run the consistency check for bRFC using transaction SLG1 or SMQ1/SMQ2 to identify any inconsistencies in the bRFC framework.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform deletion operations on the BGRFC tables.
  Database Administration: If the issue persists, consider performing a database consistency check or consult with your database administrator to ensure that the database is functioning correctly.
  Manual Deletion: If you identify specific entries that are causing the issue, you may need to manually delete them using SQL commands, but this should be done with caution and ideally under the guidance of SAP support.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP frequently releases notes that provide fixes or workarounds for known issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  bRFC Overview: Background RFC (bRFC) is a mechanism in SAP that allows asynchronous communication between different SAP systems or between different processes within the same system.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SMQ1/SMQ2: Monitor the status of outbound and inbound queues.
  SLG1: Display application logs for bRFC.
  SM12: Display and manage locks.
  SM21: System log for error messages.
  
  
  SAP Support: If the issue cannot be resolved with the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Always ensure that you have a backup of your data and that you are following your organization's change management policies when making changes to the database or system configurations.