How To Fix OT013 - Error with remote connection: &1&2&3&4

OT013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Error with remote connection: &1&2&3&4

What causes this issue?

An error occurred during RFC communication with a remote system. The
message returned by the RFC interface says:
&V1&&V2&&V3&&V4&

System Response

No data transferred to or from the remote system.

How to fix this error?

Inform your system administrator if required.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OT013 - Error with remote connection: &1&2&3&4 ?

  The SAP error message OT013, which indicates "Error with remote connection: &1&2&3&4," typically arises when there is an issue with the connection between the SAP system and a remote system or service. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to connect to an external database, a web service, or another SAP system.
  Causes:
  
  Network Issues: Problems with the network, such as firewalls blocking the connection, DNS resolution issues, or network outages.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect settings in the SAP system or the remote system, such as wrong connection parameters (host, port, user credentials).
  Service Availability: The remote service or system may be down or not responding.
  Authorization Issues: The user credentials used for the connection may not have the necessary permissions.
  Protocol Mismatch: The communication protocol used may not be supported or correctly configured on either side.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Network Connectivity:
  
  Use tools like ping or traceroute to verify that the SAP system can reach the remote