How To Fix /IWBEP/CM_MGW_BOP_RT011 - Unknown RFC communication failure with error code: '&1'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/CM_MGW_BOP_RT -

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Unknown RFC communication failure with error code: '&1'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_MGW_BOP_RT011 - Unknown RFC communication failure with error code: '&1' ?

  The SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_MGW_BOP_RT011 indicates an "Unknown RFC communication failure" with a specific error code. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway and can be related to various issues in the communication between the SAP system and external systems or services.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the SAP system and the external system.
  RFC Destination Configuration: The RFC destination may not be configured correctly, or it may be inactive.
  Authorization Issues: The user credentials used for the RFC connection may not have the necessary authorizations.
  Service Unavailability: The external service or system may be down or not reachable.
  Timeouts: The request may be timing out due to long processing times or network delays.
  Incorrect Parameters: The parameters being passed in the RFC call may be incorrect or not matching the expected format.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Network Connectivity: Ensure that the network connection between the SAP system and the external system is stable and operational. You can use tools like ping or traceroute to diagnose network issues.
  Verify RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 in the SAP GUI.
  Check the configuration of the RFC destination being used. Ensure it is set up correctly and is active.
  Test the connection from SM59 to see if it works without errors.
  
  
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user credentials used for the RFC connection have the necessary authorizations to access the required resources.
  Check External Service Status: Verify that the external service or system is up and running. If it is down, you may need to wait until it is restored.
  Increase Timeout Settings: If timeouts are suspected, consider increasing the timeout settings in the RFC destination configuration.
  Validate Input Parameters: Review the parameters being sent in the RFC call to ensure they are correct and in the expected format.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to this error message for any specific patches or updates that may address known issues.
  Logs and Traces: Review the application logs (SLG1) and the Gateway logs (/IWBEP/ERROR_LOG) for more detailed error messages that can provide additional context.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further investigation.