How To Fix BRF710 - RFC target system is initial, the function call is made locally

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRF - Messages for Business Rule Framework

• Message number: 710

• Message text: RFC target system is initial, the function call is made locally

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRF710 - RFC target system is initial, the function call is made locally ?

  The SAP error message BRF710 indicates that the Business Rule Framework (BRF) is attempting to call a function in a remote system via Remote Function Call (RFC), but the target system is not properly configured or initialized. This results in the function call being executed locally instead of remotely.
  Cause:
  
  RFC Destination Not Configured: The RFC destination for the target system may not be set up correctly in the SAP system.
  Target System Not Available: The target system may be down or not reachable due to network issues.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the target system.
  Incorrect Function Module: The function module being called may not exist in the target system.
  System Configuration: The BRF configuration may not be set up to use the remote system correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 and verify that the RFC destination for the target system is correctly configured and active.
  Test the connection to ensure that it is reachable.
  
  
  
  Verify Target System Availability:
  
  Ensure that the target system is up and running. You can check this by logging into the target system or using network tools to ping it.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the BRF function has the necessary authorizations to call the function in the target system.
  
  
  
  Validate Function Module:
  
  Check if the function module being called exists in the target system and is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review BRF Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the BRF configuration is set up to use the correct RFC destination and that all necessary parameters are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Check Logs:
  
  Review the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or details that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to BRF and RFC issues for any specific guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BRF (Business Rule Framework): A tool in SAP for managing business rules and decision logic.
  RFC (Remote Function Call): A protocol used in SAP for communication between different SAP systems or between SAP and non-SAP systems.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM59: To manage RFC destinations.
  SLG1: To view application logs.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support for further assistance.