How To Fix BGRFC397 - bgRFC Inbound Destination &1: Queue prefix &2 contains invalid characters

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BGRFC - qRFC - New Background RFC

• Message number: 397

• Message text: bgRFC Inbound Destination &1: Queue prefix &2 contains invalid characters

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BGRFC397 - bgRFC Inbound Destination &1: Queue prefix &2 contains invalid characters ?

  The SAP error message BGRFC397 indicates that there is an issue with the bgRFC (background Remote Function Call) inbound destination. Specifically, the error states that the queue prefix contains invalid characters. This can occur when the naming conventions for the bgRFC queues are not followed correctly.
  Cause:
  The error is typically caused by one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Invalid Characters: The queue prefix specified in the bgRFC configuration contains characters that are not allowed. Valid characters usually include letters (A-Z, a-z), numbers (0-9), and underscores (_).
  Configuration Issues: The bgRFC destination may not be configured correctly in the SAP system, leading to the use of an invalid queue prefix.
  System Settings: There may be system-wide settings or restrictions that affect the naming conventions for bgRFC queues.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BGRFC397 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Queue Prefix:
  
  Go to the transaction code SM58 or SLG1 to check the bgRFC configuration.
  Verify the queue prefix being used. Ensure that it only contains valid characters (letters, numbers, and underscores).
  
  
  
  Modify Configuration:
  
  If the queue prefix contains invalid characters, modify it to conform to the naming conventions.
  You can do this in the relevant configuration settings for bgRFC destinations.
  
  
  
  Review Documentation:
  
  Consult the SAP documentation for bgRFC to understand the naming conventions and restrictions for queue prefixes.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making changes, test the bgRFC configuration to ensure that the error is resolved.
  You can use transaction SMQ1 (for outbound queues) and SMQ2 (for inbound queues) to monitor the status of the queues.
  
  
  
  Check for Other Issues:
  
  If the error persists, check for other potential issues in the bgRFC setup, such as network problems, authorization issues, or system performance.
  
  
  
  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.
  SLG1: To view application logs, which can provide more context on the error.
  SMQ1/SMQ2: To monitor the status of bgRFC queues.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the issue causing the BGRFC397 error in your SAP system.