How To Fix ESH_TST_SMK_MSG105 - Error occurred while pinging RFC destination &1 for system &2: &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_TST_SMK_MSG - Smoke Test

• Message number: 105

• Message text: Error occurred while pinging RFC destination &1 for system &2: &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_TST_SMK_MSG105 - Error occurred while pinging RFC destination &1 for system &2: &3 ?

  The SAP error message ESH_TST_SMK_MSG105 indicates that there was an issue while trying to ping an RFC (Remote Function Call) destination. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP systems when there is a problem with the connectivity or configuration of the RFC destination.
  Causes:
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the SAP system and the target system.
  RFC Destination Configuration: The RFC destination may not be configured correctly in the SAP system. This includes incorrect parameters such as the target system's hostname, system number, or client.
  Authorization Issues: The user credentials used for the RFC connection may not have the necessary authorizations to access the target system.
  Target System Down: The target SAP system may be down or not reachable due to maintenance or other issues.
  Firewall Restrictions: Firewalls or security settings may be blocking the connection to the target system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Network Connectivity:
  
  Use tools like ping or telnet to check if the target system is reachable from the source system.
  Ensure that there are no network outages or issues.
  
  
  
  Verify RFC Destination Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 in the SAP GUI.
  Locate the RFC destination that is causing the issue and check its configuration.
  Ensure that the connection type, target host, system number, and client are correctly set.
  
  
  
  Test the RFC Connection:
  
  In transaction SM59, select the RFC destination and use the "Test Connection" option to see if it can successfully connect to the target system.
  If the test fails, review the error message for more details.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user credentials used for the RFC connection have the necessary authorizations in the target system.
  You may need to check the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Check Target System Status:
  
  Verify that the target SAP system is up and running.
  Check for any scheduled maintenance or downtime.
  
  
  
  Review Firewall Settings:
  
  If applicable, check the firewall settings to ensure that the necessary ports for RFC communication are open.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM59: To manage and test RFC destinations.
  SM21: To check system logs for any related error messages.
  ST22: To check for dumps that may provide more context on the error.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to RFC connectivity.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on RFC connections and troubleshooting for more detailed guidance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the ESH_TST_SMK_MSG105 error.