How To Fix FRE494 - Communication failure (&1) occurred during data transfer for doc. no. &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FRE - F&R CON R/3 - Messages

• Message number: 494

• Message text: Communication failure (&1) occurred during data transfer for doc. no. &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FRE494 - Communication failure (&1) occurred during data transfer for doc. no. &2 ?

  The SAP error message FRE494 indicates a communication failure that occurred during data transfer for a specific document number. This error typically arises in the context of data transfer processes, such as when integrating with external systems or during batch processing.
  Causes:
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the SAP system and the external system or service.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the communication parameters (e.g., RFC destinations, logical systems).
  Timeouts: The communication process may have timed out due to long processing times or delays in the external system.
  System Overload: The SAP system or the external system may be experiencing high load, leading to communication failures.
  Authorization Issues: The user or system may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the data transfer.
  Data Format Issues: The data being transferred may not be in the expected format, causing the receiving system to reject it.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Network Connectivity: Ensure that there are no network