How To Fix BGRFC360 - Invalid application server &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BGRFC - qRFC - New Background RFC

• Message number: 360

• Message text: Invalid application server &1

What causes this issue?

You selected an invalid name for your application server.

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 an application server of the current system.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BGRFC360 - Invalid application server &1 ?

  The SAP error message BGRFC360 Invalid application server &1 typically occurs in the context of the Background Remote Function Call (BGRFC) framework. This error indicates that the specified application server (denoted by &1) is not valid or cannot be reached.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Server Name: The application server name specified in the BGRFC configuration may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Server Unavailability: The application server might be down or not reachable due to network issues.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the BGRFC configuration settings, such as incorrect entries in the RFC destination.
  Load Balancing Issues: If you are using a load balancer, it might not be routing requests correctly to the specified application server.
  System Changes: Recent changes in the system landscape, such as server migrations or changes in the SAP system configuration, could lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Server Name: Check the application server name in the BGRFC configuration and ensure it is correct. You can do this by navigating to transaction SM59 (RFC Destinations) and verifying the settings.
  Check Server Status: Ensure that the application server is up and running. You can check the status of the server using transaction SM51 (List of SAP Servers).
  Network Connectivity: Test the network connectivity to the application server. You can use tools like ping or telnet to check if the server is reachable.
  Review BGRFC Configuration: Go to transaction SBGRFC and review the BGRFC settings. Ensure that the configuration is correct and that the server is properly defined.
  Check Load Balancer: If applicable, check the configuration of the load balancer to ensure it is routing requests correctly to the application servers.
  System Logs: Review the system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  Restart BGRFC: In some cases, restarting the BGRFC service or the application server may resolve transient issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM59: RFC Destinations
  SM51: List of SAP Servers
  SBGRFC: BGRFC Monitor
  SM21: System Log
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on BGRFC and troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues related to BGRFC and application server connectivity.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or open a support ticket with SAP for further assistance.