How To Fix /IWFND/CM_BEC012 - RFC call was not successful because of system failure '&1'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_BEC -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: RFC call was not successful because of system failure '&1'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/CM_BEC012 - RFC call was not successful because of system failure '&1' ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_BEC012 RFC call was not successful because of system failure '&1' typically indicates that there was a failure in a Remote Function Call (RFC) during the execution of an OData service or a related backend process. This error can arise from various underlying issues, and the specific cause can often be identified by examining the details of the error message and the system logs.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Backend System Issues: The backend system (e.g., an SAP ERP or S/4HANA system) may be down, unresponsive, or experiencing performance issues.
  Network Issues: There could be network connectivity problems between the SAP Gateway and the backend system.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the OData service may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the requested operation.
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the RFC destination settings or in the OData service configuration.
  Resource Limitations: The backend system may be running out of resources (e.g., memory, CPU) leading to failures in processing requests.
  Code Errors: There could be issues in the ABAP code or logic of the function module being called.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check System Status: Verify that the backend system is up and running. Check for any ongoing maintenance or downtime.
  Review Logs: Look at the SAP Gateway logs (/IWFND/ERROR_LOG) and the backend system logs (transaction SM21, ST22, SLG1) for more detailed error messages that can provide insights into the failure.
  Network Connectivity: Ensure that there are no network issues between the SAP Gateway and the backend system. You can use tools like ping or traceroute to check connectivity.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the OData service and access the required backend resources.
  RFC Destination Configuration: Check the configuration of the RFC destination in transaction SM59. Ensure that it is correctly set up and that the connection test is successful.
  Resource Monitoring: Monitor the resource usage on the backend system to ensure it is not overloaded. You can use transaction ST02 for memory analysis and ST06 for CPU and memory usage.
  Debugging: If you have access to the backend system, you can debug the function module that is being called to identify any issues in the code.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM21: System Log
  ST22: Dump Analysis
  SLG1: Application Log
  SM59: RFC Destinations
  /IWFND/ERROR_LOG: OData Error Log
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific OData service you are using to ensure that it is configured correctly.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to engage SAP support for further assistance.