How To Fix CNV_PE497 - Synchronizing the RFC destination &1 failed with error: &2

CNV_PE497 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_PE - General messages for posting engine

• Message number: 497

• Message text: Synchronizing the RFC destination &1 failed with error: &2

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CNV_PE497 - Details

• The SAP error message CNV_PE497 indicates that there was a failure in synchronizing the RFC (Remote Function Call) destination specified by &1, and the error message provides additional details in &2. This error typically occurs in the context of data migration or system conversion processes, particularly when using SAP's tools for system conversion or data migration.
  Causes:
  
  
  Incorrect RFC Destination Configuration: The RFC destination may not be configured correctly in the SAP system. This could include incorrect connection parameters, such as the target system's hostname, system number, client, user credentials, etc.
  
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues between the source and target systems, preventing successful communication.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user credentials used for the RFC connection may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the required operations.
  
  
  Target System Unavailability: The target system specified in the RFC destination may be down or not reachable.
  
  
  SAP Notes or Patches: There may be known issues with