How To Fix RSO_BOIS104 - RFC destination &1: connection not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSO_BOIS - BW Repository: Integration of BOBJ Information Steward

• Message number: 104

• Message text: RFC destination &1: connection not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSO_BOIS104 - RFC destination &1: connection not possible ?

  The SAP error message RSO_BOIS104 indicates that there is an issue with the RFC (Remote Function Call) destination specified in the error message. The message typically states that the connection to the specified RFC destination is not possible. This can occur for various reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the SAP system and the target system defined in the RFC destination.
  Incorrect RFC Destination Configuration: The RFC destination may be incorrectly configured, including wrong parameters such as the target host, system number, or client.
  Authorization Issues: The user credentials used for the RFC connection may not have the necessary authorizations to connect to the target system.
  Target System Down: The target SAP system may be down or not reachable due to maintenance or other issues.
  Firewall Restrictions: Firewalls or security settings may be blocking the connection to the target system.
  SAP Gateway Issues: The SAP Gateway service may not be running or may be misconfigured.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Network Connectivity:
  
  Use tools like ping or telnet to check if the target system is reachable from the source system.
  Ensure that there are no network outages or issues.
  
  
  
  Verify RFC Destination Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 in the SAP GUI.
  Locate the RFC destination mentioned in the error message.
  Check the configuration settings, including the target host, system number, client, and user credentials.
  Test the connection using the "Connection Test" button in SM59.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user specified in the RFC destination has the necessary authorizations to connect to the target system.
  Check the user’s roles and profiles in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Check Target System Status:
  
  Verify that the target SAP system is up and running.
  Check for any scheduled maintenance or downtime.
  
  
  
  Review Firewall Settings:
  
  Ensure that the necessary ports are open and that there are no firewall rules blocking the connection.
  
  
  
  Check SAP Gateway:
  
  Ensure that the SAP Gateway service is running on both the source and target systems.
  You can check the status of the gateway using transaction SMGW.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM59: To manage and test RFC destinations.
  SU01: To manage user accounts and authorizations.
  SMGW: To monitor the SAP Gateway.
  
  
  
  Logs and Traces:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SM21) for any related error messages.
  Use transaction ST22 to check for dumps that may provide more context on the error.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to RFC connections.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the RFC destination connection error.