How To Fix /IWBEP/CM_CP158 - The bgRFC function call failed

/IWBEP/CM_CP158 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/CM_CP -

• Message number: 158

• Message text: The bgRFC function call failed

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/IWBEP/CM_CP158 - Details

• The SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_CP158 The bgRFC function call failed typically indicates an issue with the background Remote Function Call (bgRFC) mechanism in SAP. This error can occur in various scenarios, particularly when dealing with OData services or when there are issues with the communication between different SAP systems or components.
  Causes:
  
  Network Issues: Problems with network connectivity between the systems involved in the bgRFC call.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration of the bgRFC settings or the destination settings in the SAP system.
  Resource Limitations: Insufficient resources (like memory or processing power) on the server handling the bgRFC calls.
  Transaction Errors: Errors in the transaction being processed, which can lead to the bgRFC call failing.
  System Load: High system load or performance issues can lead to timeouts or failures in processing bgRFC calls.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of necessary authorizations for the user or system making the bgRFC call.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Network Connectivity: Ensure that there are no network issues between