How To Fix POWLR017 - Not able to retrieve selection criteria from remote system

POWLR017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: POWLR -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Not able to retrieve selection criteria from remote system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message POWLR017 - Not able to retrieve selection criteria from remote system ?

  The SAP error message POWLR017, which states "Not able to retrieve selection criteria from remote system," typically occurs in scenarios where there is an issue with the connection or communication between the SAP system and a remote system (such as a connected database or another SAP instance). This error can arise in various contexts, such as when using remote function calls (RFC), accessing external data sources, or during data extraction processes.
  Causes:
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the SAP system and the remote system.
  Authorization Issues: The user or service account may not have the necessary permissions to access the remote system.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the RFC destination or in the remote system can lead to this error.
  Remote System Unavailability: The remote system may be down or not responding.
  Data Format Issues: The selection criteria being sent may not be in the expected format or may be invalid.
  
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