How To Fix CNVMBTRFC072 - System failure for connection from &1 to &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 072

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNVMBTRFC072 - System failure for connection from &1 to &2 ?

  The SAP error message CNVMBTRFC072 indicates a system failure for a Remote Function Call (RFC) connection from one system (source) to another (target). This error typically arises during data migration or system integration processes, particularly when using the SAP Landscape Transformation (SLT) or other data migration tools.
  Causes:
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the two systems, such as firewalls blocking the connection or network outages.
  RFC Configuration: The RFC destination may not be correctly configured in the SAP system. This includes incorrect parameters or missing entries in the RFC destination settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user credentials used for the RFC connection may lack the necessary authorizations to perform the required operations.
  System Availability: The target system may be down or not reachable due to maintenance or other issues.
  Resource Limitations: The source or target system may be experiencing resource limitations (e.g., memory, CPU) that prevent the RFC call from being processed.
  Version Compatibility: There may be compatibility issues between the two systems, especially if they are running different versions of SAP.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Network Connectivity: Ensure that there is proper network connectivity between the two systems. You can use tools like ping or traceroute to diagnose network issues.
  Verify RFC Configuration: 
  
  Go to transaction SM59 in the SAP GUI and check the configuration of the RFC destination.
  Test the connection from the source system to the target system using the "Connection Test" option in SM59.
  
  
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user credentials used for the RFC connection have the necessary authorizations. You can check this in transaction SU01.
  Check System Status: Verify that the target system is up and running. You can check the system logs or use transaction SM51 to see the status of application servers.
  Monitor System Resources: Use transaction SM04 or ST02 to monitor system resources and ensure that there are no bottlenecks affecting performance.
  Check for Updates: Ensure that both systems are updated to compatible versions and that any relevant patches or notes from SAP have been applied.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to RFC issues for any specific fixes or recommendations. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM59: RFC Destinations
  SM21: System Log
  ST22: Dump Analysis
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  
  
  Logs: Review the system logs and short dumps (transaction ST22) for any additional error messages that may provide more context about the failure.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further investigation.