How To Fix BSANLY_CONT_ACT_MSG013 - RFC connection &1 cannot be reached

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BSANLY_CONT_ACT_MSG - Messages for BI Content Activation Workbench

• Message number: 013

• Message text: RFC connection &1 cannot be reached

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BSANLY_CONT_ACT_MSG013 - RFC connection &1 cannot be reached ?

  The SAP error message BSANLY_CONT_ACT_MSG013 indicates that an RFC (Remote Function Call) connection cannot be reached. This can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for troubleshooting. Here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the SAP system and the target system.
  Incorrect RFC Destination: The RFC destination may be incorrectly configured or may not exist.
  Authorization Issues: The user credentials used for the RFC connection may not have the necessary authorizations.
  Target System Down: The target SAP system may be down or not responding.
  Firewall Restrictions: Firewalls may be blocking the connection between the two systems.
  SAP Gateway Issues: The SAP Gateway service may not be running or may be misconfigured.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Network Connectivity:
  
  Use tools like ping or traceroute to check if the target system is reachable from the source system.
  Ensure that there are no network outages or issues.
  
  
  
  Verify RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 in the SAP GUI.
  Check the configuration of the RFC destination. Ensure that the connection type, target host, and system number are correct.
  Test the connection using the "Connection Test" button in SM59.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user credentials used for the RFC connection have the necessary authorizations to access the target system.
  Check the user roles and profiles in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Check Target System Status:
  
  Verify that the target SAP system is up and running. You can check this by logging into the target system or checking its status in the SAP Solution Manager.
  
  
  
  Firewall Configuration:
  
  Ensure that any firewalls between the two systems allow traffic on the required ports (typically port 3200 for SAP).
  
  
  
  SAP Gateway Configuration:
  
  Check if the SAP Gateway service is running on the target system. You can do this by using transaction SMGW.
  Review the gateway logs for any errors or issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM59: RFC Destinations (Display/Maintain)
  SMGW: Gateway Monitor
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SICF: Maintain Services (for checking HTTP services if applicable)
  
  
  
  Logs and Traces:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SM21) for any related error messages.
  Review the developer traces (transaction ST11) for more detailed information.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to RFC connections.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the RFC connection error. If the problem persists, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.