How To Fix OT006 - A system termination occurred at RFC destination &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OT - SAP Online Correction Support (SOCS)

• Message number: 006

• Message text: A system termination occurred at RFC destination &

What causes this issue?

System termination on RFC destination &v1&:
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System Response

The Remote Function Call is not performed.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OT006 - A system termination occurred at RFC destination & ?

  The SAP error message OT006 indicates that a system termination occurred at the RFC (Remote Function Call) destination specified. This error typically arises when there is an issue with the communication between SAP systems or between an SAP system and an external system. Here are some common causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Network Issues: Problems with the network connection between the systems can lead to RFC errors.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect settings in the RFC destination configuration (transaction SM59) can cause this error.
  Authorization Issues: The user credentials used for the RFC connection may not have the necessary authorizations.
  System Resource Limitations: The target system may be experiencing resource constraints (e.g., memory, CPU).
  Program Errors: There may be bugs or issues in the ABAP code being executed via the RFC call.
  System Termination: The target system may have crashed or been restarted unexpectedly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Network Connectivity: Ensure that there is proper network connectivity between the systems. You can use tools like ping or traceroute to diagnose network issues.
  Review RFC Destination Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 and check the configuration of the RFC destination.
  Ensure that the connection type, target host, and system number are correctly configured.
  Test the connection using the "Connection Test" option in SM59.
  
  
  Check User Authorizations: Verify that the user credentials used for the RFC connection have the necessary authorizations to execute the required functions.
  Monitor System Resources: Check the target system for any resource limitations. Use transaction SM50 or SM66 to monitor active processes and system performance.
  Review Logs: Check the system logs (transaction SM21) and short dump analysis (transaction ST22) in the target system for any relevant error messages or dumps that could provide more context on the termination.
  Debugging: If you have access to the ABAP code, consider debugging the function module or program being called via RFC to identify any potential issues.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM59: RFC Destination Configuration
  SM21: System Log
  ST22: Dump Analysis
  SM50/SM66: Process Overview
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to RFC errors or system terminations.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for best practices on configuring RFC connections and troubleshooting common issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the OT006 error effectively.