How To Fix RSM1117 - Uploads to a DSO can only take place using tRFC and not IDocs

RSM1117 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSM1 - Messages for AWB, Scheduler and Monitor (new)

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Uploads to a DSO can only take place using tRFC and not IDocs

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RSM1117 - Details

• The SAP error message RSM1117 indicates that there is an issue with the method being used to upload data to a DataStore Object (DSO). Specifically, it states that uploads to a DSO can only be performed using transactional Remote Function Calls (tRFC) and not using IDocs.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Incorrect Data Transfer Method: The error occurs when an attempt is made to upload data to a DSO using IDocs instead of the required tRFC method. This can happen if the data flow is incorrectly configured or if the wrong data transfer method is selected in the process.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The DSO may not be properly configured to accept data via IDocs, as DSOs are designed to work with tRFC for data uploads.
  
  
  Process Misunderstanding: Users may not be aware of the specific requirements for uploading data to a DSO, leading to the use of an unsupported method.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Use tRFC for Data Uploads: Ensure that the data upload