How To Fix CTS_CONFIG_MSG_CL017 - Could not validate RFC connections due to technical problems

CTS_CONFIG_MSG_CL017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CTS_CONFIG_MSG_CL - Message Class for Central CTS Configuration

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Could not validate RFC connections due to technical problems

What causes this issue?

The system was not able to validate the RFC connections because it
encountered technical problems.
These problems can occur, for example, if the communication system &v1&
is not available.

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?

Contact the system administration of the communication system.
Restart the validation after the problem has been solved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CTS_CONFIG_MSG_CL017 - Could not validate RFC connections due to technical problems ?

  The SAP error message CTS_CONFIG_MSG_CL017 indicates that there is an issue with validating RFC (Remote Function Call) connections, which is often related to the Change and Transport System (CTS) configuration. This error can arise due to various technical problems, such as network issues, incorrect configuration, or authorization problems.
  Causes:
  
  Network Issues: There may be connectivity problems between the SAP systems involved (e.g., between the development and production systems).
  RFC Destination Configuration: The RFC destination may not be correctly configured or may be missing.
  Authorization Issues: The user credentials used for the RFC connection may not have the necessary authorizations.
  Technical Problems in the SAP System: There could be underlying technical issues in the SAP system that prevent the RFC connection from being validated.
  Transport Directory Issues: Problems with the transport directory or transport routes can also lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 and verify the configuration of the RFC destination.
  Test the connection to