How To Fix BGRFC656 - Time stamp of the oldest bgRFC units

BGRFC656 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BGRFC - qRFC - New Background RFC

• Message number: 656

• Message text: Time stamp of the oldest bgRFC units

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BGRFC656 - Time stamp of the oldest bgRFC units ?

  The SAP error message BGRFC656 indicates that there is an issue with the background RFC (bgRFC) processing in the SAP system. Specifically, this error message is related to the time stamp of the oldest bgRFC units, which may indicate that there are units that have not been processed for a significant amount of time. This can lead to performance issues or even system instability if not addressed.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Stale bgRFC Units: The error typically arises when there are bgRFC units that have not been processed for an extended period. This can happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Network issues preventing communication with the target system.
  Configuration issues in the bgRFC setup.
  Long-running or stuck processes that are preventing the bgRFC units from being executed.
  Resource constraints on the system (e.g., memory, CPU).
  
  
  
  System Load: High system load or resource contention can also lead to delays in processing bgRFC units.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration of bgRFC settings or