How To Fix RLFW212 - Setting system runlevel failed with rc &1.

RLFW212 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RLFW - Messages for runlevel framework

• Message number: 212

• Message text: Setting system runlevel failed with rc &1.

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RLFW212 - Details

• The SAP error message RLFW212 indicates that there was a failure in setting the system runlevel, and it typically occurs during system startup or shutdown processes. The message includes a return code (rc) that provides additional context about the nature of the failure.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Runlevel Configuration: The system may be trying to set a runlevel that is not defined or is incorrectly configured in the system's init configuration files.
  Insufficient Permissions: The user or process attempting to change the runlevel may not have the necessary permissions to do so.
  System Resource Issues: There may be underlying issues with system resources, such as memory or CPU, that prevent the runlevel from being set.
  Corrupted System Files: Essential system files or scripts that manage runlevels may be corrupted or missing.
  Service Dependencies: Certain services that need to be running for the desired runlevel may not be active or may have failed to start.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Runlevel Configuration:
  
  Verify the runlevel