How To Fix CD118 - &1 RFC calls failed &2

CD118 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CD - Change Documents

• Message number: 118

• Message text: &1 RFC calls failed &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CD118 - &1 RFC calls failed &2 ?

  The SAP error message CD118, which states "RFC calls failed," typically indicates that there is an issue with Remote Function Call (RFC) communication between SAP systems or between an SAP system and an external system. This error can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for troubleshooting.
  Causes of CD118 Error
  
  
  Network Issues: Problems with the network connection between the systems can lead to failed RFC calls. This could be due to firewalls, routing issues, or network outages.
  
  
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration of RFC destinations in the SAP system can cause communication failures. This includes incorrect settings in transaction SM59.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user credentials used for the RFC call may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the function module or access the required data.
  
  
  System Availability: The target system may be down or not reachable, leading to failed calls.
  
  
  Timeouts: If the RFC call takes too long to respond, it may