How To Fix BGRFC088 - Cannot create units in the upgrade system

BGRFC088 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BGRFC - qRFC - New Background RFC

• Message number: 088

• Message text: Cannot create units in the upgrade system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BGRFC088 - Cannot create units in the upgrade system ?

  The SAP error message BGRFC088 indicates that there is an issue with creating units in the upgrade system, typically related to the background RFC (Remote Function Call) configuration. This error can occur during system upgrades or when there are issues with the configuration of the background RFC environment.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The background RFC settings may not be properly configured in the system.
  Authorization Problems: The user executing the upgrade may not have the necessary authorizations to create units.
  System Resource Limitations: There may be limitations on system resources, such as memory or processing power, that prevent the creation of new units.
  Network Issues: Problems with network connectivity can also lead to this error, especially if the system is trying to communicate with other systems.
  Database Locking: If there are locks on the database that prevent the creation of new units, this error may occur.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration of the background RFC settings in transaction SM59.