How To Fix DB6PM249 - RFC destination &1: System failure '&2'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DB6PM - DB2 UDB for UNIX, Windows: Performance Monitoring

• Message number: 249

• Message text: RFC destination &1: System failure '&2'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB6PM249 - RFC destination &1: System failure '&2' ?

  The SAP error message DB6PM249 indicates a problem with an RFC (Remote Function Call) destination in the SAP system. The message typically points to a system failure related to the specified RFC destination. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Cause:
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the SAP system and the target system defined in the RFC destination.
  Configuration Errors: The RFC destination may be incorrectly configured, such as incorrect login credentials, incorrect system parameters, or missing entries.
  System Availability: The target system may be down or not available, leading to a failure in establishing a connection.
  Authorization Issues: The user credentials used in the RFC destination may not have the necessary authorizations to access the target system.
  Resource Limitations: The target system may be experiencing resource limitations (e.g., memory, CPU) that prevent it from processing the request.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Network Connectivity: Ensure that the network connection between the SAP system and the target system is stable and operational. You can use tools like ping or traceroute to diagnose network issues.
  Verify RFC Destination Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 in the SAP GUI.
  Locate the RFC destination that is causing the issue.
  Check the configuration settings, including the target host, system number, client, user, and password.
  Test the connection using the "Connection Test" button in the SM59 transaction.
  
  
  Check Target System Status: Ensure that the target system is up and running. If it is down, you may need to wait until it is back online.
  Review Authorizations: Verify that the user credentials used in the RFC destination have the necessary authorizations to access the target system.
  Monitor System Resources: Check the resource usage on the target system to ensure it is not overloaded. If it is, consider optimizing performance or increasing resources.
  Check Logs: Review the system logs (transaction SM21) and the developer trace files (transaction ST11) for any additional error messages or clues related to the failure.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for RFC destinations and troubleshooting RFC-related issues.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying cause of the DB6PM249 error message.