How To Fix CRM_MKT_MRMBW101 - No RFC connection maintained for &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_MKT_MRMBW - Messages for MRM BW

• Message number: 101

• Message text: No RFC connection maintained for &1

What causes this issue?

You need an active connection to a SAP BI system to perform this task.
This connection is either not maintained at all or not active.

How to fix this error?

Make sure that a RFC destination to the SAP BI is maintained for
Marketing Planning and Campaign Management.
You can set it up in the IMG under <ZK>Marketing Planning and Campaign
Management -> System Landscape -> Define RFC Destination</>.
You also need to activate the BI update.
You can do this under <ZK>Marketing Planning and Campaign Management ->
System Landscape -> Activate BI Update</>.

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 CRM_MKT_MRMBW101 - No RFC connection maintained for &1 ?

  The SAP error message CRM_MKT_MRMBW101 No RFC connection maintained for &1 typically indicates that there is an issue with the Remote Function Call (RFC) connection between the SAP system and another system (such as a backend system or another SAP instance). This error can occur in various scenarios, particularly in the context of CRM (Customer Relationship Management) and marketing-related functions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing RFC Connection: The specified RFC connection (indicated by &1) is not defined in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The RFC connection may be incorrectly configured, leading to connection issues.
  Network Issues: There may be network problems preventing the SAP system from reaching the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user credentials used for the RFC connection may not have the necessary authorizations.
  System Downtime: The target system may be down or not reachable.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check RFC Connection:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 in the SAP GUI.
  Look for the RFC connection specified in the error message.
  Ensure that the connection is defined and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Test the Connection:
  
  In SM59, select the RFC connection and use the "Test Connection" option to verify if the connection is working properly.
  If the test fails, check the error message for more details.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the connection parameters (such as target host, system number, client, user, and password) are correctly set.
  Check if the connection type (e.g., T, P, or G) is appropriate for your use case.
  
  
  
  Check Network Connectivity:
  
  Ensure that there are no firewall or network issues preventing access to the target system.
  Use tools like ping or telnet to check connectivity to the target host.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user credentials used for the RFC connection have the necessary authorizations to access the target system.
  
  
  
  Check System Status:
  
  Verify that the target system is up and running and that there are no ongoing maintenance activities that could affect connectivity.
  
  
  
  Consult Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SM21) and the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages that might provide more context.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  RFC Connections: Remote Function Calls are used in SAP to enable communication between different SAP systems or between SAP and non-SAP systems.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM59: Manage RFC connections.
  SM21: View system logs.
  SLG1: View application logs.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to RFC connections.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.