How To Fix BGRFC533 - bgRFC Supervisor: Destination &1 has an incorrect type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BGRFC - qRFC - New Background RFC

• Message number: 533

• Message text: bgRFC Supervisor: Destination &1 has an incorrect type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BGRFC533 - bgRFC Supervisor: Destination &1 has an incorrect type ?

  The SAP error message BGRFC533 indicates that there is an issue with the bgRFC (background Remote Function Call) configuration, specifically that the destination specified has an incorrect type. This error typically arises when the bgRFC supervisor is trying to process a request but encounters a destination that is not properly configured or is of an unexpected type.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Destination Type: The destination specified in the bgRFC configuration may not be set up correctly. For example, it might be configured as a TCP/IP connection instead of a bgRFC connection.
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The destination might not exist, or it may not be configured to support bgRFC.
  Network Issues: There could be network-related issues preventing the bgRFC from reaching the intended destination.
  Authorization Issues: The user or service account may not have the necessary permissions to access the specified destination.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Destination Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 (RFC Destinations).
  Verify that the destination specified in the error message is correctly configured as a bgRFC destination.
  Ensure that the destination type is set to bgRFC and not another type (like TCP/IP).
  
  
  
  Test the Destination:
  
  In transaction SM59, select the destination and use the "Connection Test" option to ensure that the connection is working properly.
  
  
  
  Review bgRFC Configuration:
  
  Check the bgRFC configuration in transaction SBGRFC or SBDG to ensure that the settings are correct.
  Ensure that the bgRFC queues are properly set up and that there are no issues with the queues.
  
  
  
  Check for Authorization Issues:
  
  Ensure that the user or service account has the necessary authorizations to access the bgRFC destination.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to bgRFC for any specific configurations or known issues.
  
  
  
  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:
  
  SM59: RFC Destinations
  SBGRFC: bgRFC Monitor
  SLG1: Application Log
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to bgRFC and the error message BGRFC533.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.