How To Fix RA605 - Error occurred during definition of RFC system information

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RA - Monitoring structure dialog message

• Message number: 605

• Message text: Error occurred during definition of RFC system information

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RA605 - Error occurred during definition of RFC system information ?

  The SAP error message RA605, which states "Error occurred during definition of RFC system information," typically indicates an issue with the Remote Function Call (RFC) configuration in your SAP system. This error can arise due to various reasons, including incorrect settings, network issues, or problems with the RFC destination.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect RFC Destination Configuration: The RFC destination may not be set up correctly in transaction SM59.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the SAP systems.
  Authorization Issues: The user credentials used for the RFC connection may not have the necessary authorizations.
  System Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the SAP system configuration or the underlying infrastructure.
  SAP Kernel or Patch Level: The error could be related to a bug in the SAP kernel or an outdated patch level.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 and verify the configuration of the RFC destination.
  Ensure that the connection type is correct (e.g., T, 3, etc.) and that the target system is reachable.
  
  
  
  Test Connection:
  
  In SM59, use the "Connection Test" feature to check if the RFC destination can connect to the target system successfully.
  If the test fails, check the error message for more details.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user credentials used for the RFC connection have the necessary authorizations to access the target system.
  
  
  
  Check Network Connectivity:
  
  Verify that there are no network issues preventing communication between the systems.
  Use tools like ping or traceroute to check connectivity.
  
  
  
  Review System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SM21) for any related error messages that could provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Update SAP Kernel:
  
  If the issue persists, consider updating the SAP kernel or applying the latest support package to address any known bugs.
  
  
  
  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: 
  
  SM59 - RFC Destinations
  SM21 - System Log
  ST22 - Dump Analysis
  SICF - HTTP Services
  
  
  SAP Support: If the issue cannot be resolved with the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the RA605 error in your SAP system.