How To Fix /ISDFPS/SYNC108 - An error occurred when importing data for RFC destination &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/SYNC -

• Message number: 108

• Message text: An error occurred when importing data for RFC destination &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/SYNC108 - An error occurred when importing data for RFC destination &1 ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/SYNC108 An error occurred when importing data for RFC destination &1 typically indicates that there was an issue with the Remote Function Call (RFC) communication between systems. This error can occur in various scenarios, particularly when data is being imported or synchronized between different SAP systems or between an SAP system and an external system.
  Possible Causes:
  
  
  RFC Destination Configuration: The RFC destination specified in the error message may not be configured correctly. This could include incorrect connection parameters, such as the target system's IP address, port, or user credentials.
  
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues preventing the SAP system from reaching the target system specified in the RFC destination.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user credentials used for the RFC connection may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the required operations.
  
  
  System Availability: The target system may be down or not available, leading to a failure in the data import process.
  
  
  Data Format Issues: The data being imported may not be in the expected format, leading to errors during processing.
  
  
  Timeouts: The RFC call may be timing out due to long processing times or network latency.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check RFC Destination Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 and verify the configuration of the RFC destination. Ensure that the connection parameters are correct and that the connection is working by testing it.
  
  
  
  Test Connectivity:
  
  Use the ping command or other network tools to check if the target system is reachable from the source system.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user credentials used for the RFC connection have the necessary authorizations to perform the required operations.
  
  
  
  Check System Status:
  
  Verify that the target system is up and running. You can check the system status in transaction SM51 or by contacting the system administrator.
  
  
  
  Review Data Format:
  
  Ensure that the data being sent to the target system is in the correct format and meets any required validation rules.
  
  
  
  Increase Timeout Settings:
  
  If timeouts are an issue, consider increasing the timeout settings for the RFC connection in transaction SM59.
  
  
  
  Check Logs:
  
  Review the application logs (transaction SLG1) and system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or details that can provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for RFC connections and data import processes for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting on SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying cause of the /ISDFPS/SYNC108 error message.