How To Fix RSOBI_MF169 - RFC connection &1 is not available; see long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSOBI_MF - Messages for SOBI Model Factory

• Message number: 169

• Message text: RFC connection &1 is not available; see long text

What causes this issue?

The RFC connection &V1& was stored in the global settings of the Data Wa
rehousing Workbench. The RFC connection &V1& cannot be read or is a
TCP/IP RFC connection.

System Response

A model generation process cannot be executed.

How to fix this error?

Check the RFC connection &V1& and ensure that it is a TCP/IP RFC
connection.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSOBI_MF169 - RFC connection &1 is not available; see long text ?

  The SAP error message RSOBI_MF169 indicates that there is an issue with the RFC (Remote Function Call) connection in the SAP system. This error typically arises when the system is unable to establish a connection to the specified RFC destination. Here are the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  
  RFC Destination Configuration: The RFC destination may not be configured correctly in the SAP system. This includes incorrect connection parameters such as the target system, user credentials, or connection type.
  
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues between the SAP system and the target system. This could be due to firewall settings, network outages, or incorrect IP addresses.
  
  
  Target System Down: The target system that the RFC connection is trying to reach may be down or not available.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user credentials used for the RFC connection may not have the necessary authorizations to access the target system.
  
  
  SAP Gateway Issues: The SAP Gateway service may not be running or may be misconfigured, preventing the establishment of the RFC connection.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction code SM59 in the SAP GUI.
  Locate the RFC destination that is causing the issue and check its configuration.
  Ensure that the connection parameters (like target host, system number, client, user, and password) are correct.
  
  
  
  Test Connection:
  
  In transaction SM59, select the RFC destination and use the "Test Connection" button to verify if the connection can be established successfully.
  
  
  
  Network Troubleshooting:
  
  Check network connectivity between the SAP system and the target system. You can use tools like ping or telnet to verify connectivity.
  Ensure that any firewalls or network security settings allow traffic between the two systems.
  
  
  
  Check Target System Status:
  
  Verify that the target system is up and running. If it is down, you will need to wait until it is back online.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user credentials used for the RFC connection have the necessary authorizations to access the target system.
  
  
  
  Check SAP Gateway:
  
  Ensure that the SAP Gateway service is running on both the source and target systems. You can check this in transaction SMGW.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SM21) and the developer traces (transaction ST22) for any additional error messages that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to RFC connections. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for RFC connections and troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other online resources for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the RSOBI_MF169 error message.