How To Fix RA424 - Cannot execute method on RFC destination & (see Help)

RA424 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RA - Monitoring structure dialog message

• Message number: 424

• Message text: Cannot execute method on RFC destination & (see Help)

What causes this issue?

Remote execution of methods is not possible in 4.0B systems unless you
have applied the appropriate Hot Package.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

If you want to execute methods remotely in 4.0B systems, see Note
150946.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RA424 - Cannot execute method on RFC destination & (see Help) ?

  The SAP error message RA424 "Cannot execute method on RFC destination &" typically indicates that there is an issue with the Remote Function Call (RFC) destination that is being used to connect to another SAP system or service. This error can occur for various reasons, and here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  
  Incorrect RFC Destination Configuration: The RFC destination may not be configured correctly in the SAP system. This includes incorrect connection parameters, such as the target system's IP address, system number, or client number.
  
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues between the SAP system and the target system. This could be due to firewall settings, network outages, or incorrect routing.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user credentials used for the RFC connection may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the method on the target system.
  
  
  Target System Unavailable: The target SAP system may be down or not reachable