How To Fix CBGL00607 - RFC connection to destination &1 failed (&2 &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CBGL00 - GLM: Standard Messages

• Message number: 607

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CBGL00607 - RFC connection to destination &1 failed (&2 &3) ?

  The SAP error message CBGL00607 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. Here’s a breakdown of potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the SAP systems or between the SAP system and the external system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The RFC destination may not be configured correctly in the SAP system. This includes incorrect parameters such as the target host, system number, client, user credentials, etc.
  Authorization Issues: The user credentials used for the RFC connection may not have the necessary authorizations to access the target system.
  Service Availability: The target SAP system or service may be down or not available.
  Firewall Restrictions: Firewalls or security settings may be blocking the connection to the target system.
  SAP Gateway Issues: The SAP Gateway service may not be running or may be misconfigured.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Network Connectivity:
  
  Use tools like ping or telnet to check if the target system is reachable from the source system.
  Ensure that there are no network outages or issues.
  
  
  
  Verify RFC Destination Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 in the SAP GUI and check the configuration of the RFC destination.
  Ensure that the connection parameters (like target host, system number, client, etc.) are correct.
  
  
  
  Test the RFC Connection:
  
  In transaction SM59, select the RFC destination and use the "Connection Test" option to verify if the connection can be established successfully.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user credentials used for the RFC connection have the necessary authorizations in the target system.
  
  
  
  Check Target System Availability:
  
  Verify that the target SAP system is up and running and that the necessary services are active.
  
  
  
  Review Firewall Settings:
  
  Check if there are any firewall rules that might be blocking the connection to the target system.
  
  
  
  Check SAP Gateway:
  
  Ensure that the SAP Gateway service is running on both the source and target systems. You can check this using transaction SMGW.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SM21) and the developer trace files (transaction ST11) for any additional error messages that might provide more context.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM59: RFC Destinations
  SM21: System Log
  ST11: Developer Traces
  SMGW: SAP Gateway Monitor
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on RFC connections and troubleshooting.
  
  
  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 cause of the CBGL00607 error message. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.