How To Fix HL652 - RFC destination &1 has an error

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HL - IWB: Help Links

• Message number: 652

• Message text: RFC destination &1 has an error

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HL652 - RFC destination &1 has an error ?

  The SAP error message HL652 indicates that there is an issue with the Remote Function Call (RFC) destination specified in the message. This error typically arises when the system is unable to establish a connection to the specified RFC destination, which can be due to various reasons.
  Causes of HL652 Error
  
  
  Incorrect 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, client, user credentials, etc.
  
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues between the SAP system and the target system. This could be due to firewall settings, network outages, or incorrect routing.
  
  
  Target System Down: The target system that the RFC destination points to may be down or not reachable.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user credentials used in the RFC destination may not have the necessary authorizations to connect to the target system.
  
  
  SAP Gateway Issues: The SAP Gateway service may not be running or may be misconfigured.
  
  
  Version Compatibility: There may be compatibility issues between the SAP systems involved, especially if they are running different versions.
  
  
  Solutions to HL652 Error
  
  
  Check RFC Destination Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 in the SAP GUI.
  Locate the RFC destination that is causing the error.
  Verify the configuration settings, including the target host, system number, client, user, and password.
  
  
  
  Test the Connection:
  
  In transaction SM59, select the RFC destination and use the "Connection Test" option to check if the connection can be established successfully.
  
  
  
  Check Network Connectivity:
  
  Ensure that there are no network issues preventing access to the target system. You can use tools like ping or telnet to check connectivity.
  
  
  
  Check Target System Status:
  
  Verify that the target SAP system is up and running. You can check this by logging into the target system directly.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user specified in the RFC destination has the necessary authorizations to connect to the target system.
  
  
  
  Check SAP Gateway:
  
  Ensure that the SAP Gateway service is running on both the source and target systems. You can check this using transaction SMGW.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the system logs for any additional error messages that may provide more context about the issue. You can use transaction SM21 to view the system log.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to RFC connections.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM59: RFC Destinations
  SMGW: SAP Gateway Monitor
  SM21: System Log
  ST22: Dump Analysis (to check for any ABAP runtime errors)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for detailed information on configuring RFC destinations and troubleshooting connectivity issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the HL652 error in your SAP system.