How To Fix CBGL00500 - RFC connection to destination &1 failed (&2 &3)

CBGL00500 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CBGL00 - GLM: Standard Messages

• Message number: 500

• Message text: RFC connection to destination &1 failed (&2 &3)

What causes this issue?

System Response

The system could not establish the required RFC connection.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CBGL00500 - RFC connection to destination &1 failed (&2 &3) ?

  The SAP error message CBGL00500 indicates that there is a failure in establishing an RFC (Remote Function Call) connection to a specified destination. This error can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for troubleshooting and resolving the issue.
  Causes of CBGL00500
  
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the SAP systems. This could be due to firewalls, routing issues, or network outages.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The RFC destination may not be configured correctly in the SAP system. This includes incorrect parameters such as the target system's hostname, service name, or system number.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user credentials used for the RFC connection may not have the necessary authorizations to access the target system.
  
  
  Target System Down: The target SAP system may be down or not reachable, which would prevent the connection from being established.
  
  
  SAP Gateway Issues: The SAP Gateway service on either the source or target system may not be