How To Fix ESH_EX017 - RFC ping: RFC system failure during back connection from hub

ESH_EX017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_EX - Extraction

• Message number: 017

• Message text: RFC ping: RFC system failure during back connection from hub

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ESH_EX017 - Details

• The SAP error message ESH_EX017 indicates an issue with the Remote Function Call (RFC) connection, specifically during a back connection from a hub system. This error typically arises in scenarios involving SAP Enterprise Search or when using SAP's landscape management tools.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Network Issues: Problems with the network connectivity between the hub and the backend system can lead to RFC failures.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration of the RFC destination or the system settings in the SAP system can cause this error.
  Authorization Issues: The user credentials used for the RFC connection may not have the necessary authorizations.
  System Availability: The backend system may be down or not reachable due to maintenance or other issues.
  Firewall Restrictions: Firewalls or security settings may be blocking the RFC communication.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ESH_EX017 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Network Connectivity:
  
  Ensure that the network connection between the hub and the backend system