How To Fix CMS172 - RFC Destination &1 OK and Accessible

CMS172 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS - KPro: Content Management Service

• Message number: 172

• Message text: RFC Destination &1 OK and Accessible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS172 - RFC Destination &1 OK and Accessible ?

  The SAP error message CMS172 indicates that there is an issue with the Remote Function Call (RFC) destination in your SAP system. The message states that the RFC destination is "OK and Accessible," which means that the connection to the destination is established, but there may be other underlying issues that need to be addressed.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The RFC destination may not be configured correctly in the SAP system.
  Authorization Problems: The user credentials used for the RFC connection may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the required actions.
  Network Issues: Although the destination is accessible, there may be intermittent network issues affecting the communication.
  System Load: High load on the SAP system or the target system can lead to timeouts or other issues.
  Version Compatibility: There may be compatibility issues between the systems involved in the RFC call.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check RFC Destination Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 and verify the settings of the RFC destination.
  Ensure that