How To Fix GBW011 - System error occurred with an RFC

GBW011 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GBW - SAP Consolidation interface to BW

• Message number: 011

• Message text: System error occurred with an RFC

What causes this issue?

A system error occurred with an RFC.

System Response

The process was canceled.

How to fix this error?

Check your settings for the logical systems (SM59). Maintain the entries
for users in particular, or set up the systems as trusted.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

GBW011 - Details

• The SAP error message GBW011 indicates that a system error occurred during a Remote Function Call (RFC). This error can arise from various underlying issues, and troubleshooting it typically involves several steps. Here’s a breakdown of potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Network Issues: Problems with the network connection between the SAP systems can lead to RFC errors.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect settings in the RFC destination or in the SAP system configuration can cause this error.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the RFC may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the requested operation.
  System Resource Limitations: Insufficient memory or other system resources can lead to failures in processing RFC calls.
  Software Bugs: There may be bugs in the SAP software or in the specific function module being called.
  Transport Layer Issues: Problems with the transport layer or middleware can also lead to RFC errors.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Network Connectivity: Ensure that the network connection between the systems is