How To Fix BW_BICS_EQ224 - BGRFC: Supervisor Destination could not be created

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BW_BICS_EQ - Easy Query Messages

• Message number: 224

• Message text: BGRFC: Supervisor Destination could not be created

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BW_BICS_EQ224 - BGRFC: Supervisor Destination could not be created ?

  The SAP error message BW_BICS_EQ224, which states "BGRFC: Supervisor Destination could not be created," typically occurs in the context of Business Warehouse (BW) and Business Intelligence (BI) systems when there are issues related to the Background Remote Function Call (BGRFC) framework. This error indicates that the system is unable to create a supervisor destination for BGRFC, which is essential for managing asynchronous communication between different SAP systems or between different components of the same system.
  Causes:
  
  Configuration Issues: The BGRFC configuration may not be set up correctly. This includes missing or incorrect entries in the BGRFC settings.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the systems involved, preventing the creation of the supervisor destination.
  Authorization Problems: The user or service account may not have the necessary authorizations to create the BGRFC destination.
  System Resource Limitations: The system may be running low on resources (e.g., memory, processes) that are required to create the destination.
  Transport Layer Issues: If the system is part of a transport landscape, there may be issues with the transport layer that affect BGRFC.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check BGRFC Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SM58 to check for any failed BGRFC calls.
  Use transaction SICF to ensure that the BGRFC services are activated.
  Verify the BGRFC settings in transaction RSCONN01 and ensure that the destination is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Network Connectivity:
  
  Test the network connection between the systems involved. Ensure that there are no firewalls or network policies blocking the communication.
  Use tools like ping or telnet to check connectivity to the relevant SAP application servers.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user or service account has the necessary authorizations to create BGRFC destinations. Check the roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  System Resources:
  
  Monitor system resources using transaction SM50 or SM66 to check for any bottlenecks.
  If the system is under heavy load, consider optimizing performance or increasing system resources.
  
  
  
  Transport Layer:
  
  If applicable, check the transport layer settings and ensure that all necessary components are correctly transported and activated.
  
  
  
  Restart Services:
  
  Sometimes, simply restarting the relevant services or the entire SAP system can resolve transient issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP Notes often provide patches or configuration changes that can resolve known issues.
  Logs and Traces: Review the system logs (transaction SM21) and BGRFC logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that can provide additional context.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to engage SAP support for further assistance.