How To Fix BGRFC388 - Server &1: Configuration already exists; cannot be created again

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BGRFC - qRFC - New Background RFC

• Message number: 388

• Message text: Server &1: Configuration already exists; cannot be created again

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BGRFC388 - Server &1: Configuration already exists; cannot be created again ?

  The SAP error message BGRFC388 indicates that there is an attempt to create a configuration for a background RFC (BGRFC) server that already exists. This typically occurs when there is an attempt to register a BGRFC server with the same name or configuration parameters that have already been defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the BGRFC server configuration you are trying to create already exists in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration Parameters: If the parameters used to create the BGRFC server are identical to an existing configuration, the system will prevent the creation of a duplicate.
  System or Transport Issues: Sometimes, issues related to system transports or inconsistencies in the system can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Configurations:
  
  Use transaction code SM58 or SICF to check the existing BGRFC configurations.
  Look for the server name or configuration that you are trying to create and verify if it already exists.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Existing Configuration:
  
  If you find that the configuration already exists and you need to change it, you can modify the existing configuration instead of trying to create a new one.
  If the existing configuration is no longer needed, you can delete it.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Code:
  
  You can use transaction SMQR to manage the BGRFC configurations. Here, you can view, modify, or delete existing configurations.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If this error occurred after a transport, ensure that the transport was successful and that there are no inconsistencies in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to BGRFC for any specific guidelines or troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BGRFC: Background Remote Function Call is a mechanism in SAP that allows asynchronous communication between different SAP systems or between different applications within the same system.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM58: To monitor and manage asynchronous RFC calls.
  SMQR: To manage BGRFC configurations.
  SICF: To manage HTTP services, which may also relate to BGRFC configurations.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.