How To Fix /IWFND/CM_V4_RUNTIME018 - RFC Error: No details available. Possible Reason: ST22 dump in backend

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_V4_RUNTIME -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: RFC Error: No details available. Possible Reason: ST22 dump in backend

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/CM_V4_RUNTIME018 - RFC Error: No details available. Possible Reason: ST22 dump in backend ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_V4_RUNTIME018 RFC Error: No details available. Possible Reason: ST22 dump in backend? typically indicates that there is an issue with the backend system that is causing the RFC (Remote Function Call) to fail. This error is often related to an ABAP runtime error that has occurred in the backend system, which can be identified by checking the ST22 transaction for dumps.
  Possible Causes:
  
  
  ABAP Runtime Errors: The most common cause is an unhandled exception in the ABAP code that is being executed in the backend. This could be due to various reasons such as:
  
  Null pointer dereference
  Division by zero
  Accessing a non-existent database entry
  Memory issues
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration of the OData service or the backend system can lead to errors.
  
  
  Data Issues: If the data being processed is inconsistent or corrupt, it may lead to runtime errors.
  
  
  Network Issues: Temporary network issues between the frontend and backend systems can also cause RFC errors.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check ST22 for Dumps: 
  
  Go to transaction ST22 in the backend system to check for any short dumps that have occurred. Analyze the dump to identify the root cause of the error.
  Look for the specific error message and the code that caused the dump.
  
  
  
  Debugging: 
  
  If you have access to the backend system, you can debug the OData service to see where the error occurs.
  Use transaction SE80 or SE37 to find the relevant function module or class and set breakpoints.
  
  
  
  Review OData Service Configuration: 
  
  Ensure that the OData service is correctly configured in the SAP Gateway.
  Check the service registration and activation in transaction /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE.
  
  
  
  Data Validation: 
  
  Validate the data being sent to the backend. Ensure that it meets the expected format and constraints.
  
  
  
  Check Network Connectivity: 
  
  Ensure that there are no network issues between the frontend and backend systems.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: 
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address the specific error or provide patches.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: 
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ST22: For analyzing short dumps.
  SM21: For checking system logs.
  SLG1: For application logs.
  /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE: For managing OData services.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Review the SAP Gateway documentation for best practices in developing and troubleshooting OData services.
  
  
  Performance Monitoring: Use transaction ST03N to monitor performance and identify any bottlenecks that may be contributing to the issue.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the error effectively.