How To Fix RS_EXCEPTION104 - RFC communication error: &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS_EXCEPTION - Exception Messages

• Message number: 104

• Message text: RFC communication error: &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS_EXCEPTION104 - RFC communication error: &1 ?

  The SAP error message "RS_EXCEPTION104 RFC communication error: &1" typically indicates that there is a problem with Remote Function Call (RFC) communication between SAP systems or between an SAP system and an external system. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is crucial for troubleshooting.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the systems involved. This could be due to firewalls, routing issues, or network outages.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect RFC destination configuration in the SAP system can lead to communication errors. This includes incorrect settings in the RFC destination (transaction SM59).
  Authorization Issues: The user credentials used for the RFC connection may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the requested operation.
  System Availability: The target system may be down or not reachable due to maintenance or other issues.
  Timeouts: Long-running processes may exceed the timeout settings for RFC calls, leading to communication errors.
  Version Mismatch: Incompatibility between