How To Fix CSM_VMC005 - Monitoring RFC Calls for the VM Container

CSM_VMC005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CSM_VMC - Messages for VM Container Monitoring

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Monitoring RFC Calls for the VM Container

What causes this issue?

This monitor contains data from the container that handles RFC requests
from the application.
You can see the current capacity utilization for client requests via RFC
and their processing. You can only interpret the data in connection with
the values of the other VM Container monitors.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CSM_VMC005 - Monitoring RFC Calls for the VM Container ?

  The SAP error message CSM_VMC005, which pertains to monitoring RFC calls for the VM container, typically indicates an issue related to the communication between the SAP system and the Virtual Machine (VM) container. This error can arise due to various reasons, including configuration issues, network problems, or resource limitations.
  Causes:
  
  Network Issues: There may be connectivity problems between the SAP system and the VM container, such as firewall settings or network outages.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system or the VM container can lead to this error. This includes incorrect RFC destination settings.
  Resource Limitations: The VM container may be running out of resources (CPU, memory, etc.), which can affect its ability to process RFC calls.
  Service Availability: The service that the RFC call is trying to reach may not be running or may have crashed.
  Authorization Issues: The user credentials used for the RFC call may not have the necessary permissions.
  
  Solutions:
  
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