How To Fix CNVMBTRFC098 - Destination &3 with different clients:&1 <-> &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 098

• Message text: Destination &3 with different clients:&1 <-> &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNVMBTRFC098 - Destination &3 with different clients:&1 <-> &2 ?

  The SAP error message CNVMBTRFC098 typically indicates a problem with the configuration of Remote Function Calls (RFC) between different clients in an SAP system. The message suggests that there is a mismatch in the client settings for the specified destination.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when there is an attempt to establish an RFC connection between two clients that are not properly configured or are incompatible. This can happen due to several reasons, including:
  
  Different Client Configurations: The source and target clients may have different configurations or settings that prevent successful communication.
  Missing or Incorrect RFC Destination: The RFC destination may not be correctly defined in the SAP system, or it may not point to the correct client.
  Authorization Issues: The user credentials used for the RFC connection may not have the necessary authorizations in one or both clients.
  Network Issues: There could be network-related issues preventing the connection between the clients.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CNVMBTRFC098 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 and verify the configuration of the RFC destination that is causing the issue.
  Ensure that the destination is correctly defined and points to the right system and client.
  
  
  
  Verify Client Settings:
  
  Ensure that both clients involved in the RFC call are correctly configured and compatible.
  Check if the clients have the same settings for relevant parameters.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user credentials used for the RFC connection have the necessary authorizations in both clients.
  You can use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues after a failed attempt.
  
  
  
  Test the Connection:
  
  Use the Connection Test feature in transaction SM59 to test the RFC connection and see if it is successful.
  If the test fails, review the error messages for more details.
  
  
  
  Review Network Configuration:
  
  Ensure that there are no network issues preventing communication between the clients.
  Check firewall settings, network routes, and any other network-related configurations.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM59: RFC Destinations
  SU53: Authorization Check
  ST22: Dump Analysis (if applicable)
  SM21: System Log (to check for related errors)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to RFC configuration and troubleshooting for more detailed guidance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying issue causing the CNVMBTRFC098 error message.