How To Fix BGRFC075 - Destination &1: Unit &2 server in shutdown &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BGRFC - qRFC - New Background RFC

• Message number: 075

• Message text: Destination &1: Unit &2 server in shutdown &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BGRFC075 - Destination &1: Unit &2 server in shutdown &3 ?

  The SAP error message BGRFC075 indicates that a specific destination (represented by &1) is currently unavailable because the associated server (represented by &2) is in a shutdown state. This can occur in scenarios involving background RFC (Remote Function Call) processing, particularly when using the BGRFC (Background RFC) framework.
  Cause:
  
  Server Shutdown: The most common cause is that the application server is either being restarted or has been shut down for maintenance.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues preventing the RFC connection from being established.
  Configuration Issues: The destination configuration in the SAP system may be incorrect or incomplete.
  Resource Limitations: The server may be overloaded or have reached its resource limits, causing it to shut down or become unresponsive.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Server Status: Verify if the application server is indeed down. You can do this by checking the SAP system status or using transaction codes like SM51 to view the list of application servers and their statuses.
  Restart the Server: If the server is down for maintenance, wait for it to come back online. If it is not supposed to be down, you may need to restart it.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration of the RFC destination in transaction SM59. Ensure that the destination is correctly set up and points to the right server.
  Network Troubleshooting: If the server is up but the error persists, check for any network issues that might be affecting connectivity. This could involve checking firewalls, network routes, or DNS settings.
  Monitor System Resources: Use transaction SM66 to monitor the workload on the servers. If the server is overloaded, consider redistributing the load or optimizing the processes running on it.
  Check Logs: Review the system logs (transaction SM21) and the developer traces (transaction ST22) for any additional error messages or warnings that could provide more context about the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  BGRFC: Background RFC is a mechanism in SAP that allows for asynchronous processing of RFC calls, which is particularly useful for background jobs and batch processing.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM51: Display and manage application servers.
  SM59: Manage RFC destinations.
  SM66: Monitor global work processes.
  SM21: View system logs.
  ST22: Analyze dumps.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to BGRFC and RFC issues for any known bugs or patches that may address the problem.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.