How To Fix LAW2_MESSAGES180 - Target system &1: Error when calling the RFC action

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LAW2_MESSAGES - LAW 2.0 Message Class

• Message number: 180

• Message text: Target system &1: Error when calling the RFC action

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LAW2_MESSAGES180 - Target system &1: Error when calling the RFC action ?

  The SAP error message LAW2_MESSAGES180 typically indicates that there was an issue when trying to call a Remote Function Call (RFC) action in the target system. This error can occur in various scenarios, often related to data transfer or communication between systems in an SAP landscape.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the source and target systems.
  RFC Configuration: The RFC destination may not be correctly configured or may be inactive.
  Authorization Issues: The user credentials used for the RFC call may not have the necessary authorizations in the target system.
  System Availability: The target system may be down or not available for processing requests.
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the data being sent in the RFC call, such as missing or incorrect parameters.
  Version Compatibility: There may be compatibility issues between different versions of SAP systems.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Network Connectivity: Ensure that there is proper network connectivity between the source and target systems. You can use tools like ping or telnet to test connectivity.
  Verify RFC Destination: Go to transaction SM59 in the SAP GUI and check the configuration of the RFC destination. Ensure that it is correctly set up and test the connection.
  Check Authorizations: Verify that the user credentials used for the RFC call have the necessary authorizations in the target system. You can check this in transaction SU01.
  System Status: Check the status of the target system to ensure it is up and running. You can do this by logging into the target system or checking system monitoring tools.
  Review Data: Look at the data being sent in the RFC call. Ensure that all required fields are populated and that the data is in the correct format.
  Check Logs: Review the application logs (transaction SLG1) and system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages that may provide more context about the issue.
  Consult SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SM59 (RFC Destinations), SU01 (User Maintenance), SLG1 (Application Log), and SM21 (System Log).
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the steps you have already taken.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the LAW2_MESSAGES180 error in SAP.