How To Fix ESH_CO_COMMON013 - RFC &1 to destination &2 aborted with communication failure

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_CO_COMMON -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: RFC &1 to destination &2 aborted with communication failure

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_CO_COMMON013 - RFC &1 to destination &2 aborted with communication failure ?

  The SAP error message ESH_CO_COMMON013 indicates that there was a communication failure when trying to establish an RFC (Remote Function Call) connection to a specified destination. This error can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for troubleshooting and resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the SAP system and the destination system.
  Destination Configuration: The RFC destination may not be configured correctly in the SAP system (e.g., incorrect hostname, port, or service).
  Authorization Issues: The user credentials used for the RFC connection may not have the necessary authorizations.
  Service Availability: The target system may be down or not reachable due to maintenance or other issues.
  Firewall Restrictions: Firewalls may be blocking the communication between the two systems.
  SAP Gateway Issues: The SAP Gateway service may not be running or may be misconfigured.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Network Connectivity:
  
  Use tools like ping or telnet to check if the destination system is reachable from the SAP system.
  Ensure that there are no network outages or issues.
  
  
  
  Verify RFC Destination Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 in the SAP GUI.
  Check the configuration of the RFC destination (e.g., TCP/IP settings, target host, and service).
  Test the connection using the "Test Connection" button in the RFC destination configuration.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user credentials used for the RFC connection have the necessary authorizations to access the target system.
  Check the user settings in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Check Target System Availability:
  
  Verify that the target system is up and running.
  Check for any scheduled maintenance or downtime.
  
  
  
  Firewall and Security Settings:
  
  Ensure that firewalls are configured to allow traffic on the required ports for RFC communication.
  Consult with your network/security team if necessary.
  
  
  
  SAP Gateway Configuration:
  
  Check if the SAP Gateway service is running on the SAP system.
  Use transaction SMGW to monitor the gateway and check for any errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM59: RFC Destinations
  SMGW: SAP Gateway Monitor
  SU01: User Maintenance
  
  
  Logs and Traces:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SM21) for any related error messages.
  Use transaction ST22 to check for dumps that may provide more context.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to RFC communication failures.
  
  By systematically checking these areas, you should be able to identify the root cause of the communication failure and implement the appropriate solution.