How To Fix COV207 - Servers with RFC problems; start not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COV - Messages for Coverage Analyzer

• Message number: 207

• Message text: Servers with RFC problems; start not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COV207 - Servers with RFC problems; start not possible ?

  The SAP error message COV207 indicates that there are issues with Remote Function Call (RFC) connections to the servers, which prevents the system from starting properly. This error typically arises in scenarios where the SAP system is trying to establish communication with other systems or services, and it encounters problems.
  Causes:
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the SAP system and the RFC destination.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration of the RFC destination in the SAP system can lead to this error.
  Server Availability: The target server 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.
  Firewall Restrictions: Firewalls may be blocking the required ports for RFC communication.
  SAP Instance Issues: The SAP instance itself may not be running correctly or may have encountered an error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Network Connectivity:
  
  Use tools like ping or traceroute to verify that the network connection to the target server is functioning properly.
  
  
  
  Verify RFC Destination Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 in the SAP GUI and check the configuration of the RFC destination. Ensure that the connection parameters (like target host, system number, client, etc.) are correct.
  
  
  
  Check Server Status:
  
  Ensure that the target server is up and running. You can check the status of the server using transaction SM51 to see if the instance is active.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user credentials used for the RFC connection have the necessary authorizations. You can check this in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Firewall Settings:
  
  Verify that the firewall settings allow traffic on the required ports for RFC communication (typically port 3200 for SAP).
  
  
  
  Check SAP Instance Logs:
  
  Review the logs for the SAP instance (found in the dev_* files) for any errors that might indicate why the instance is not starting.
  
  
  
  Restart the SAP System:
  
  If the issue persists, consider restarting the SAP system to clear any temporary issues.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM59: RFC Destinations
  SM51: List of SAP Instances
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SM21: System Log
  ST22: Dump Analysis
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for detailed information on RFC configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  If the problem continues after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to engage SAP support for further assistance.