How To Fix DMC_GENERAL237 - Remote function call to destination &1 ended with "system failure"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMC_GENERAL - MWB: General Messages

• Message number: 237

• Message text: Remote function call to destination &1 ended with "system failure"

What causes this issue?

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System Response

Remote function call to destination &V1& ended with "system failure"

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMC_GENERAL237 - Remote function call to destination &1 ended with "system failure" ?

  The SAP error message DMC_GENERAL237 indicates that a remote function call (RFC) to a specified destination has failed due to a "system failure." This error can occur in various contexts, often related to data management or integration tasks, such as those involving SAP Data Management Cockpit (DMC) or other SAP modules that rely on RFC communication.
  Causes:
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the systems involved in the RFC call.
  Destination Configuration: The RFC destination may not be configured correctly in the SAP system (e.g., incorrect parameters, missing credentials).
  System Performance: The target system may be experiencing performance issues, such as high load or resource constraints.
  Authorization Issues: The user or service account executing the RFC may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the requested operation.
  System Errors: There could be underlying issues in the target system, such as application errors, database locks, or other system failures.
  Version Compatibility: Incompatibility between different SAP versions or components may lead to failures in RFC calls.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Network Connectivity: Ensure that there is proper network connectivity between the source and target systems. You can use tools like ping or traceroute to diagnose network issues.
  Verify RFC Destination: Go to transaction SM59 in the SAP GUI and check the configuration of the RFC destination. Ensure that the connection parameters are correct and that the destination is reachable.
  Monitor System Performance: Check the performance of the target system. Use transaction SM50 or SM66 to monitor active processes and identify any bottlenecks.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user or service account has the necessary authorizations to execute the RFC call. You can check this in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  Check System Logs: Review the system logs in transaction SM21 for any related error messages or warnings that could provide more context about the failure.
  Debugging: If you have access to the development environment, you can debug the RFC function module to identify the exact point of failure.
  Consult SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address known issues related to this error message.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM59: RFC Destinations
  SM21: System Log
  SM50 / SM66: Process Overview
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with detailed information about the error, including any relevant logs and system configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the DMC_GENERAL237 error effectively.