How To Fix /ISDFPS/SYNC118 - Error during authorization check for changes to tRFC parameters

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/SYNC -

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Error during authorization check for changes to tRFC parameters

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/SYNC118 - Error during authorization check for changes to tRFC parameters ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/SYNC118 indicates that there is an issue with the authorization check for changes to tRFC (Transactional Remote Function Call) parameters. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or other SAP applications that utilize tRFC for communication between systems.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user executing the transaction does not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the tRFC parameters. This can happen if the user role does not include the required permissions.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the tRFC settings or the related communication settings in the SAP system.
  
  
  System Settings: The system may not be properly set up to allow changes to the tRFC parameters, possibly due to restrictions in place for certain users or roles.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the /ISDFPS/SYNC118 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check failure. This will show you which specific authorizations are missing.
  Review the user roles assigned to the user and ensure that they have the necessary authorizations for tRFC operations. You may need to add the relevant authorization objects (e.g., S_RFC, S_TCODE, etc.) to the user's role.
  
  
  
  Adjust Role Permissions:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary permissions, work with your SAP security team to adjust the roles and permissions accordingly.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for tRFC in the SAP system. Ensure that the settings are correctly configured and that there are no restrictions preventing changes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to tRFC and authorization checks for any specific guidance or updates that may be relevant to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking authorizations and configurations, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant logs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  tRFC: Transactional RFC is a protocol used in SAP for reliable communication between systems. It ensures that the data is processed exactly once, even in the case of failures.
  Authorization Objects: In SAP, authorization objects are used to control access to various functions and data. Understanding the relevant authorization objects for tRFC can help in troubleshooting authorization issues.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to /ISDFPS/SYNC118 or tRFC authorization issues, as they may provide specific fixes or workarounds.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the /ISDFPS/SYNC118 error in your SAP system.