How To Fix EHPRC_RCS_TOOL291 - Communication error with RFC destination &1; cannot read table &2

EHPRC_RCS_TOOL291 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EHPRC_RCS_TOOL -

• Message number: 291

• Message text: Communication error with RFC destination &1; cannot read table &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EHPRC_RCS_TOOL291 - Communication error with RFC destination &1; cannot read table &2 ?

  The SAP error message EHPRC_RCS_TOOL291 indicates a communication error with a Remote Function Call (RFC) destination. This error typically occurs when the system is unable to establish a connection to the specified RFC destination, which is necessary for reading a particular table in the SAP system.
  Causes:
  
  
  RFC Destination 
  Configuration Issues: The RFC destination may not be configured correctly in the SAP system. This could include incorrect connection parameters, such as the target system's IP address, port, or system ID.
  
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the SAP system and the target system. This could be due to firewall settings, network outages, or incorrect routing.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user credentials used for the RFC connection may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified table.
  
  
  Target System Down: The target SAP system may be down or not reachable at the time of the request.
  
  
  SAP Gateway Issues: The SAP Gateway service may