How To Fix /IWFND/CM_MGW005 - Executing data exchange: RFC '&1', destination '&2'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_MGW -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Executing data exchange: RFC '&1', destination '&2'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/CM_MGW005 - Executing data exchange: RFC '&1', destination '&2' ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_MGW005 Executing data exchange: RFC '&1', destination '&2' typically indicates an issue with the Remote Function Call (RFC) communication in the context of an OData service or Gateway service. This error can occur when there is a problem with the configuration or execution of the RFC destination that is being called.
  Causes:
  
  RFC Destination Issues: The specified RFC destination (&2) may not be correctly configured or may not exist in the system.
  Network Issues: There could be network connectivity problems between the SAP system and the target system defined in the RFC destination.
  Authorization Issues: The user credentials used for the RFC call may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the function module or access the target system.
  Function Module Issues: The function module (&1) being called may not exist, may be inactive, or may have been deleted.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the system configuration, such as missing or incorrect parameters in the RFC destination settings.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 and verify that the RFC destination (&2) is correctly configured.
  Test the connection to ensure that it is working properly.
  
  
  
  Verify Function Module:
  
  Check if the function module (&1) exists in the target system and is active.
  Ensure that the function module is correctly defined and does not have any errors.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user credentials used for the RFC call have the necessary authorizations to execute the function module and access the target system.
  
  
  
  Network Connectivity:
  
  Check for any network issues that may be preventing communication between the systems.
  Ensure that firewalls or other network security settings are not blocking the connection.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that may provide additional context about the issue.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the RFC destination to ensure that all required parameters are correctly set.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM59: To manage and test RFC destinations.
  SLG1: To view application logs for error messages.
  SE37: To check the function module definition.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on configuring RFC destinations and troubleshooting RFC-related issues.
  
  
  If the problem persists after checking the above points, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis team or consult SAP support for further assistance.