How To Fix CFBGRFC050 - Activation/deactivation of background RFC for CIF

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CFBGRFC - Messages for Data Transfer Using bgRFC API

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Activation/deactivation of background RFC for CIF

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Activation of Background RFC for CIF
Change the qRFC version of the logical system (outbound).
Name a logical system for the background RFC (outbound).
Activate the background RFC for C
Deactivation of Background RFC for CIF
Configure the classic qRFC version for the logical system (outbound).
Deactivate the background RFC (outbound and inbound).

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CFBGRFC050 - Activation/deactivation of background RFC for CIF ?

  The SAP error message CFBGRFC050 typically relates to issues with the activation or deactivation of background Remote Function Calls (RFC) for the Core Interface (CIF) in SAP systems. This error can occur in scenarios where the CIF is used for integration between SAP ERP and SAP SCM (Supply Chain Management) systems.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the CIF or RFC settings can lead to this error.
  Authorization Problems: The user executing the activation/deactivation may not have the necessary authorizations.
  Network Issues: Problems with network connectivity between the systems involved can prevent successful RFC communication.
  System Errors: There may be underlying system errors or inconsistencies in the SAP system that need to be addressed.
  Background Job Issues: If the background job responsible for the CIF processing is not set up correctly, it can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CFBGRFC050 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the CIF configuration settings in transaction code CIF and ensure that all necessary parameters are correctly set.
  Check the RFC destination settings in transaction code SM59 to ensure they are correctly configured and reachable.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the activation/deactivation has the necessary authorizations. You can check this in transaction code SU53 after the error occurs to see if there are any authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Network Connectivity:
  
  Test the network connectivity between the systems involved. You can use tools like ping or telnet to check if the systems can communicate with each other.
  
  
  
  Check Background Jobs:
  
  Review the background jobs related to CIF processing in transaction code SM37. Look for any failed jobs and analyze their logs for more details.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction code SM21) and the application logs (transaction code SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that could provide more context.
  
  
  
  Restart Services:
  
  If applicable, consider restarting the relevant services or background jobs to see if that resolves the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates available that can resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CIF: CIF configuration and monitoring.
  SM59: RFC destination configuration.
  SM37: Monitor background jobs.
  SM21: System log.
  SLG1: Application log.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for documentation related to CIF and RFC settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying cause of the CFBGRFC050 error in your SAP system.