How To Fix CMS213 - System failure while calling RFC (destination &1): &2&3&4

CMS213 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS - KPro: Content Management Service

• Message number: 213

• Message text: System failure while calling RFC (destination &1): &2&3&4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS213 - System failure while calling RFC (destination &1): &2&3&4 ?

  The SAP error message CMS213 indicates a system failure while calling a Remote Function Call (RFC) to a specified destination. This error can occur due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for troubleshooting and resolving the issue. Here’s a breakdown of potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the SAP system and the RFC destination.
  RFC Destination Configuration: The RFC destination may not be configured correctly in the SAP system (e.g., incorrect parameters, missing credentials).
  Authorization Issues: The user credentials used for the RFC call may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the function.
  System Availability: The target system may be down or not reachable due to maintenance or other issues.
  Resource Limitations: The system may be experiencing resource limitations (e.g., memory, CPU) that prevent it from processing the RFC call.
  Transport Layer Issues: Problems with the transport layer (e.g., SAP Gateway) can also