How To Fix CD117 - &1 Error in RFC start &2 &3

CD117 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CD - Change Documents

• Message number: 117

• Message text: &1 Error in RFC start &2 &3

Self-Explanatory Message

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CD117 - &1 Error in RFC start &2 &3 ?

  The SAP error message CD117 with the description "Error in RFC start" typically indicates an issue with Remote Function Call (RFC) communication between systems. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to execute a function module remotely or when there are issues with the connection to the RFC destination.
  Causes:
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the SAP systems.
  RFC Destination Configuration: The RFC destination may not be configured correctly in transaction SM59.
  Authorization Issues: The user credentials used for the RFC connection may not have the necessary authorizations.
  System Availability: The target system may be down or not reachable.
  Incorrect Parameters: The parameters passed to the RFC function may be incorrect or not matching the expected format.
  Firewall Restrictions: Firewalls may be blocking the required ports for RFC communication.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Network Connectivity: Ensure that the network connection between the systems is stable and that there are no issues with firewalls