How To Fix DMCLG248 - Error when reading from ABAP Dictionary for table &1 (RFC destination &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMCLG - DMC Tool Development

• Message number: 248

• Message text: Error when reading from ABAP Dictionary for table &1 (RFC destination &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMCLG248 - Error when reading from ABAP Dictionary for table &1 (RFC destination &2) ?

  The SAP error message DMCLG248 indicates that there is an issue when trying to read metadata from the ABAP Dictionary for a specific table. This error typically occurs in the context of Remote Function Calls (RFC) when the system is unable to access the specified table in the given RFC destination.
  Causes:
  
  RFC Destination Issues: The specified RFC destination may not be correctly configured or may be down.
  Authorization Problems: The user or service account used for the RFC call may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified table.
  Table Does Not Exist: The table specified in the error message may not exist in the target system or may have been deleted or renamed.
  Network Issues: There could be network connectivity issues between the systems involved in the RFC call.
  System Configuration: The target system may not be properly configured to allow access to the ABAP Dictionary.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 and verify