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

ESH_CO_COMMON013 - Overview

• 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