How To Fix /IWFND/CM_BEC024 - RFC Error: Too many attempts to log on

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_BEC -

• Message number: 024

• Message text: RFC Error: Too many attempts to log on

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/CM_BEC024 - RFC Error: Too many attempts to log on ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_BEC024 RFC Error: Too many attempts to log on typically indicates that there have been multiple unsuccessful login attempts to the SAP system, which has triggered a security mechanism to prevent further login attempts from the same user or IP address. This is a common security feature to protect against unauthorized access.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Credentials: The most common cause is that the user is entering the wrong username or password.
  Account Lockout: The user account may be locked due to too many failed login attempts.
  Network Issues: There may be network issues causing the login attempts to fail.
  Configuration Issues: There could be issues with the configuration of the SAP system or the RFC destination.
  User Lockout Policy: The system may have a policy that locks accounts after a certain number of failed login attempts.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Credentials: Ensure that the username and password being used are correct. If necessary, reset the password.
  Unlock User Account: If the account is locked, an administrator can unlock it using transaction code SU01:
  
  Go to SU01.
  Enter the username and click on the "Display" button.
  If the account is locked, you will see a lock icon. Click on the "Unlock" button to unlock the account.
  
  
  Review Security Policies: Check the security policies in place regarding failed login attempts and account lockouts. This can be done in transaction RZ11 for system parameters.
  Check RFC Configuration: If the error occurs during an RFC call, ensure that the RFC destination is correctly configured and that the user has the necessary authorizations.
  Monitor Network Issues: Investigate any potential network issues that may be causing login attempts to fail.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  RZ11: Profile Parameter Maintenance
  SM21: System Log (to check for any related errors)
  
  
  User Lockout Policy: The parameters login/failure_count and login/failure_interval can be checked and adjusted if necessary.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the /IWFND/CM_BEC024 RFC Error: Too many attempts to log on error.