How To Fix BGRFC080 - &1 converting basXML to classic RFC for destination &2 on server &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BGRFC - qRFC - New Background RFC

• Message number: 080

• Message text: &1 converting basXML to classic RFC for destination &2 on server &3

What causes this issue?

If the 'Transfer Protocol' destination parameter is switched from
'basXML' to 'Classic', the bgRFC outbound units in the system for the
corresponding destination are converted back from basXML into the
classic RFC format. This procedure is started in the background during
conversion of the destination in SM59.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BGRFC080 - &1 converting basXML to classic RFC for destination &2 on server &3 ?

  The SAP error message BGRFC080 indicates an issue with converting a basXML message to a classic RFC format for a specific destination. This error typically occurs in the context of background RFC (BGRFC) processing, which is used for asynchronous communication between SAP systems.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The destination specified in the error message may not be correctly configured in the SAP system. This could include incorrect RFC destination settings or missing entries in the transaction SM59.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the SAP systems involved, preventing successful communication.
  Message Format Issues: The basXML message may not be formatted correctly or may contain invalid data that cannot be converted to the classic RFC format.
  System Resource Issues: Insufficient system resources (like memory or processing power) on the server could lead to failures in processing the message.
  Version Compatibility: There may be compatibility issues between different versions of SAP systems involved in the communication.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check RFC Destination: Verify the configuration of the RFC destination in transaction SM59. Ensure that the destination is correctly set up and that the connection test is successful.
  Review Network Connectivity: Check for any network issues that might be affecting communication between the systems. This can include firewall settings, network outages, or DNS resolution problems.
  Validate Message Format: Review the basXML message being sent to ensure it adheres to the expected format and does not contain any invalid data.
  Monitor System Resources: Check the system resources on the server (CPU, memory, etc.) to ensure that it is not overloaded. If necessary, optimize performance or allocate more resources.
  Check for Updates: Ensure that both SAP systems are running compatible versions and that any relevant patches or updates have been applied.
  Review Logs: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that can provide additional context about the failure.
  
  Related Information:
  
  BGRFC: Background RFC is a mechanism in SAP for handling asynchronous communication, allowing for better performance and reliability in message processing.
  basXML: This is a specific format used for messages in SAP, particularly in the context of BGRFC.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM59: To manage RFC destinations.
  SLG1: To view application logs for troubleshooting.
  SICF: To check the status of HTTP services if applicable.
  
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to engage SAP support for further assistance, providing them with detailed logs and error messages for analysis.