How To Fix DMC_GENERAL238 - Remote function call to destination &1 ended with "communication failure"

DMC_GENERAL238 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMC_GENERAL - MWB: General Messages

• Message number: 238

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

What causes this issue?

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System Response

Remote function call to destination &V1& ended with "communication
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_GENERAL238 - Remote function call to destination &1 ended with "communication failure" ?

  The SAP error message DMC_GENERAL238 indicates that there was a communication failure during a remote function call (RFC) to a specified destination. This error can occur in various scenarios, particularly when using SAP Data Management or when integrating different SAP systems.
  Causes:
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the SAP systems involved in the RFC call.
  Destination Configuration: The RFC destination may not be configured correctly in the SAP system (e.g., incorrect IP address, port, or connection type).
  Authorization Issues: The user credentials used for the RFC call may not have the necessary authorizations to access the target system.
  System Availability: The target SAP system may be down or not reachable due to maintenance or other issues.
  Firewall Restrictions: Firewalls or security settings may be blocking the communication between the systems.
  Timeout Settings: The timeout settings for the RFC call may be too short, causing the call to fail if the response takes longer