How To Fix COV_LOG018 - RFC on &1 failed; see long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COV_LOG - Coverage Analyzer: Log Entries in Monitor

• Message number: 018

• Message text: RFC on &1 failed; see long text

What causes this issue?

Tried to initialize the registration on this application server

System Response

The RFC failed

How to fix this error?

Log on to this application server. Call 'Administration' and
'Registration'. From the menu, choose 'Utilites' -> 'Initialization'.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COV_LOG018 - RFC on &1 failed; see long text ?

  The SAP error message COV_LOG018 typically indicates that there was a failure in a Remote Function Call (RFC) when trying to execute a certain operation. The message usually includes a reference to a specific object or transaction that failed, denoted by &1.
  Cause:
  The causes of this error can vary, but common reasons include:
  
  Network Issues: Problems with the network connection between the SAP systems can lead to RFC failures.
  Authorization Issues: The user or system trying to execute the RFC may not have the necessary authorizations.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration of the RFC destination or the related settings in the SAP system.
  System Performance: High load on the system or resource constraints can lead to timeouts or failures in processing RFC calls.
  Missing or Incorrect Function Module: The function module being called may not exist, or there may be an issue with its implementation.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the COV_LOG018 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check Network Connectivity: Ensure that there are no network issues between the systems involved in the RFC call.
  Review Authorizations: Verify that the user or system has the necessary authorizations to perform the requested operation.
  Examine RFC Destination: Check the configuration of the RFC destination in transaction SM59. Ensure that it is correctly set up and that the connection test is successful.
  Monitor System Performance: Use transaction SM37 to check for any long-running jobs or performance issues that might be affecting the system.
  Check Function Module: Ensure that the function module being called exists and is correctly implemented. You can use transaction SE37 to check the function module.
  Review Logs: Check the system logs (transaction SM21) and the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or information that might provide more context about the failure.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM59 - RFC Destinations
  SM37 - Job Monitoring
  SE37 - Function Module Maintenance
  SM21 - System Log
  SLG1 - Application Log
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that might address specific issues related to the COV_LOG018 error.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for the specific function module or transaction that is failing to understand its requirements and dependencies.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.