How To Fix RT247 - TOOLSET_STARTER, RFC destination &1: &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RT - Monitoring infrastructure MSG and alert texts

• Message number: 247

• Message text: TOOLSET_STARTER, RFC destination &1: &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RT247 - TOOLSET_STARTER, RFC destination &1: &2 ?

  The SAP error message RT247 TOOLSET_STARTER, RFC destination &1: &2 typically indicates an issue with the Remote Function Call (RFC) destination configuration in your SAP system. This error can occur when the system is unable to connect to the specified RFC destination due to various reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect RFC Destination Configuration: The RFC destination may not be configured correctly in the SAP system.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues between the SAP system and the target system defined in the RFC destination.
  Authorization Issues: The user credentials used for the RFC connection may not have the necessary authorizations.
  Target System Down: The target system defined in the RFC destination may be down or not reachable.
  Firewall Restrictions: Firewalls or security settings may be blocking the connection to the target system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check RFC Destination Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 in the SAP GUI.
  Locate the RFC destination mentioned in the error message.
  Verify that the connection parameters (such as target host, system number, client, user, and password) are correct.
  
  
  
  Test the Connection:
  
  In transaction SM59, select the RFC destination and use the "Connection Test" option to check if the connection can be established successfully.
  
  
  
  Check Network Connectivity:
  
  Ensure that the SAP system can reach the target system over the network. You can use tools like ping or telnet to check connectivity.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user credentials used for the RFC connection have the necessary authorizations to access the target system.
  
  
  
  Check Target System Status:
  
  Verify that the target system is up and running. If it is down, you may need to contact the system administrator.
  
  
  
  Firewall and Security Settings:
  
  Check if there are any firewall rules or security settings that might be blocking the connection to the target system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM59: To manage and test RFC destinations.
  SU01: To manage user authorizations.
  ST22: To check for dumps that might provide more context on the error.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to RFC issues for any known bugs or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Logs: Review system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages that might provide more context.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the RT247 error message in your SAP system.