How To Fix ESH_INTEGRATION248 - &1 is not a valid RFC-connection for back-end systems

ESH_INTEGRATION248 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_INTEGRATION - ESH Integration

• Message number: 248

• Message text: &1 is not a valid RFC-connection for back-end systems

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_INTEGRATION248 - &1 is not a valid RFC-connection for back-end systems ?

  The SAP error message ESH_INTEGRATION248 indicates that there is an issue with the RFC (Remote Function Call) connection to the back-end system. This error typically arises when the system is unable to establish a valid connection to the specified back-end system, which is necessary for executing certain functions or retrieving data.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect RFC Destination: The RFC destination specified may not be correctly configured or may not exist.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues between the SAP system and the back-end system.
  Authorization Issues: The user credentials used for the RFC connection may not have the necessary authorizations to access the back-end system.
  System Configuration: The back-end system may not be properly configured to accept connections from the front-end system.
  Service Not Running: The required services on the back-end system may not be running or may be misconfigured.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 in the SAP GUI.
  Verify that the RFC destination is correctly configured.