How To Fix BGRFC206 - Unit display not supported for chosen node

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BGRFC - qRFC - New Background RFC

• Message number: 206

• Message text: Unit display not supported for chosen node

What causes this issue?

You display units in the list by double-clicking in the navigation tree.
This function is possible for the following tree nodes only:
Nodes for the unit type "Transactional"
Nodes for individual queues of the unit type "Queued"

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?

Select a node for which units can be displayed.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BGRFC206 - Unit display not supported for chosen node ?

  The SAP error message BGRFC206 indicates that the unit display is not supported for the chosen node in the context of the Background RFC (BGRFC) framework. This error typically arises when there is an issue with the configuration or the specific settings of the BGRFC nodes in your SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Node Configuration: The node you are trying to use may not be properly configured to support the display of units. This can happen if the node is not set up correctly in the BGRFC configuration.
  System Version: Certain versions of SAP may have limitations or bugs related to BGRFC that could lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: If there have been recent transports or changes in the system, it might have affected the BGRFC settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user or process trying to access the node may not have the necessary authorizations to view or interact with the node.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Node Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SM58 (Transactional RFC) and check the configuration of the BGRFC nodes.
  Ensure that the node is correctly defined and that all necessary parameters are set.
  
  
  
  Review BGRFC Settings:
  
  Use transaction SBDG to check the BGRFC settings and ensure that the nodes are active and properly configured.
  Verify that the unit display settings are enabled for the node in question.
  
  
  
  Check for System Updates:
  
  Ensure that your SAP system is up to date with the latest patches and updates. Sometimes, bugs in earlier versions can lead to such errors.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user or process has the necessary authorizations to access the BGRFC nodes. You can check this in transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that might address this specific error. There may be known issues or fixes available.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that could provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BGRFC: Background RFC is a mechanism in SAP that allows for asynchronous communication between different SAP systems or between different processes within the same system.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SM58 (for monitoring RFC calls), SBDG (for BGRFC monitoring), and SLG1 (for application logs).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to BGRFC for a deeper understanding of its configuration and operational aspects.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the BGRFC206 error in your SAP system.