How To Fix RSDS571 - Destination &1: ping waiting time (&2 seconds) exceeded

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDS - New DataSource

• Message number: 571

• Message text: Destination &1: ping waiting time (&2 seconds) exceeded

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDS571 - Destination &1: ping waiting time (&2 seconds) exceeded ?

  The SAP error message RSDS571 indicates that there is a timeout issue when trying to ping a destination in the SAP system. This typically occurs when the system is trying to connect to a remote system or service, and the response time exceeds the specified waiting time.
  Cause:
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the SAP system and the destination system.
  Destination Configuration: The destination might not be configured correctly in the SAP system (e.g., incorrect hostname, port, or protocol).
  Destination Unavailability: The target system or service might be down or not reachable.
  Firewall Restrictions: Firewalls or security settings may be blocking the connection to the destination.
  Performance Issues: The destination system may be experiencing high load or performance issues, causing delays in response.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Network Connectivity:
  
  Use tools like ping or traceroute to check if the destination is reachable from the SAP server.
  Ensure that there are no network outages or issues.
  
  
  
  Verify Destination Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 in SAP to check the configuration of the RFC destination.
  Ensure that the hostname, port, and other settings are correct.
  
  
  
  Check Destination Availability:
  
  Ensure that the target system or service is up and running.
  If it is a web service, check if the service endpoint is accessible.
  
  
  
  Review Firewall Settings:
  
  Check if there are any firewall rules that might be blocking the connection to the destination.
  Ensure that the necessary ports are open for communication.
  
  
  
  Increase Timeout Settings:
  
  If the destination is known to be slow, consider increasing the timeout settings in the RFC destination configuration in SM59.
  
  
  
  Monitor Performance:
  
  If the destination system is under heavy load, consider monitoring its performance and optimizing it if necessary.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM59: To manage RFC destinations.
  ST22: To check for dumps that might provide more context on the error.
  SM21: To view system logs for any related error messages.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for more details on configuring RFC destinations and troubleshooting connectivity issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the RSDS571 error message in your SAP system.