How To Fix CNVMBTRFC071 - Communication failure for connection from &1 to &2

CNVMBTRFC071 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNVMBTRFC - Messages used in RFC Management and its objects

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Communication failure for connection from &1 to &2

Self-Explanatory Message

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CNVMBTRFC071 - Details

• The SAP error message CNVMBTRFC071 indicates a communication failure for a Remote Function Call (RFC) connection between two systems. This error typically arises during data transfer or when executing remote function calls between SAP systems or between an SAP system and an external system.
  Causes:
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the two systems. This could be due to firewalls, routing issues, or network outages.
  Configuration Errors: The RFC destination may not be configured correctly in the SAP system. This includes incorrect parameters such as the target system's hostname, port, or user credentials.
  System Availability: The target system may be down or not reachable due to maintenance or other issues.
  Authorization Issues: The user credentials used for the RFC connection may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the required actions.
  Timeouts: The connection may be timing out due to long processing times or network latency.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Network Connectivity:
  
  Use tools like ping or traceroute