How To Fix RIN208 - The list of servers could not be retrieved.

RIN208 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RIN - RSCPINST

• Message number: 208

• Message text: The list of servers could not be retrieved.

What causes this issue?

The consistency check for profile parameters failed because the list of
servers could not be retrieved.

System Response

The checks for profile parameters cannot be executed. The activation of
the configuration will be also partly inconsistent because required
changes of profile parameter and the reset of the code page converter
cache can be done only on the local application server.

How to fix this error?

Call transaction SM51 or execute the function module TH_SERVER_LIST
manually to reproduce and to analyze the problem. Repeat the check or
activation of the language configuration if the problem was solved.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RIN208 - The list of servers could not be retrieved. ?

  The SAP error message RIN208, which states "The list of servers could not be retrieved," typically occurs in the context of SAP systems when there is an issue with the connection to the server or when the server list cannot be accessed for some reason. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when using SAP GUI, SAP Business Client, or other SAP applications.
  Causes:
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the client and the SAP server.
  Server Configuration: The server may not be properly configured to allow connections or may be down.
  SAP Router Issues: If an SAP router is being used, it may not be configured correctly or may be down.
  Firewall Restrictions: Firewalls may be blocking the necessary ports for SAP communication.
  Incorrect SAP GUI Configuration: The SAP GUI or client configuration may be incorrect, leading to an inability to retrieve the server list.
  SAP System Down: The SAP system