How To Fix BGRFC362 - Invalid wait time between restarts of unit (long text)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BGRFC - qRFC - New Background RFC

• Message number: 362

• Message text: Invalid wait time between restarts of unit (long text)

What causes this issue?

The wait time between two restart attempts for a unit must be greater
than 60 seconds.

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?

Choose a wait time of 60 seconds or greater.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BGRFC362 - Invalid wait time between restarts of unit (long text) ?

  The SAP error message BGRFC362 indicates that there is an issue with the wait time between restarts of a background RFC (BGRFC) unit. This error typically arises when the system attempts to restart a BGRFC unit but the wait time specified is invalid or exceeds the allowed limits.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The wait time configured for the BGRFC unit may be set incorrectly, either too short or too long.
  System Load: High system load or performance issues may cause delays in processing, leading to the error.
  Network Issues: Problems with network connectivity can also lead to delays in processing BGRFC calls, causing the wait time to be invalid.
  Resource Constraints: Insufficient system resources (CPU, memory) can lead to delays in processing BGRFC units.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the BGRFC unit. Ensure that the wait time is set to a valid value. You can check the settings in transaction SM58 or SLG1 for logs related to BGRFC.
  Adjust Wait Time: If the wait time is too short, consider increasing it to allow for more time between restarts. This can be done in the BGRFC configuration settings.
  Monitor System Performance: Use transaction ST03N or ST06 to monitor system performance and identify any bottlenecks that may be affecting BGRFC processing.
  Check Network Connectivity: Ensure that there are no network issues affecting the communication between systems. Use tools like ping or traceroute to diagnose network problems.
  Review Logs: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  Restart BGRFC: If necessary, you can manually restart the BGRFC unit using transaction SM58 or SLG1.
  
  Related Information:
  
  BGRFC Overview: Background RFC (BGRFC) is a mechanism in SAP that allows asynchronous communication between different SAP systems or between different processes within the same system.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM58: Monitor and manage BGRFC calls.
  SLG1: View application logs for detailed error messages.
  ST22: Check for dumps that may be related to the issue.
  ST03N: Analyze performance and workload statistics.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to BGRFC processing.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.