How To Fix RSAR640 - RFC name for source system & (type &) created

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAR - Data Transfer and Metadata Maintenance

• Message number: 640

• Message text: RFC name for source system & (type &) created

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAR640 - RFC name for source system & (type &) created ?

  The SAP error message RSAR640 typically indicates an issue related to the Remote Function Call (RFC) connection between the source system and the target system in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence). The message usually states that an RFC name for the source system has been created, but there may be issues with the configuration or connectivity.
  Cause:
  
  RFC Destination Not Configured Properly: The RFC destination for the source system may not be set up correctly in the SAP system.
  Network Issues: There could be network connectivity issues between the source and target systems.
  Authorization Issues: The user credentials used for the RFC connection may not have the necessary authorizations.
  Incorrect Source System Configuration: The source system may not be configured correctly in the BW system.
  Type Mismatch: The type of the source system may not match the expected type in the BW system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 in the SAP GUI.
  Verify that the RFC destination for the source system is correctly configured.
  Test the connection to ensure it is working properly.
  
  
  
  Review Source System Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the source system in the BW system using transaction RSA1.
  Ensure that the source system is correctly defined and that all necessary parameters are set.
  
  
  
  Network Connectivity:
  
  Ensure that there are no network issues preventing communication between the source and target systems.
  Check firewall settings and network routes.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user used for the RFC connection has the necessary authorizations to access the source system.
  Check roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Check for Type Mismatch:
  
  Ensure that the type of the source system (e.g., SAP R/3, SAP S/4HANA, etc.) matches the expected type in the BW system.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the system logs for any additional error messages that may provide more context about the issue.
  Use transaction SLG1 to view application logs related to the source system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the error message RSAR640.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for configuring source systems in BW and troubleshooting RFC connections.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying cause of the RSAR640 error message.