How To Fix S08007 - &1 aRFC connection(s) still active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S08 - Messages of Interfaces for SAP Workload Statistics

• Message number: 007

• Message text: &1 aRFC connection(s) still active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S08007 - &1 aRFC connection(s) still active ?

  The SAP error message S08007 indicates that there are still active asynchronous Remote Function Call (aRFC) connections when an attempt is made to perform an operation that requires those connections to be inactive. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to delete or modify a configuration related to aRFC connections.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Active aRFC Connections: There are still active aRFC connections that have not been completed or terminated.
  Long-Running Processes: Some processes may be taking longer than expected, keeping the aRFC connections open.
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the aRFC settings or related components.
  System Load: High system load or performance issues may lead to delays in processing aRFC calls.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the S08007 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Active Connections:
  
  Use transaction SM58 to monitor and analyze the status of aRFC connections. Look for any connections that are still in process or have errors.
  Identify any long-running or stuck aRFC calls.
  
  
  
  Terminate Stuck Connections:
  
  If you find any stuck or long-running aRFC calls, you may need to terminate them. This can be done in transaction SM58 by selecting the relevant entries and choosing to delete or cancel them.
  
  
  
  Review Application Logic:
  
  If the aRFC calls are part of a custom application or process, review the logic to ensure that they are being handled correctly and that they are completing as expected.
  
  
  
  Increase Timeout Settings:
  
  If the aRFC calls are expected to take a long time, consider increasing the timeout settings for aRFC connections in the system configuration.
  
  
  
  System Performance:
  
  Check the overall performance of the SAP system. If the system is under heavy load, consider optimizing performance or scaling resources.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to aRFC connections and the S08007 error. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for known issues.
  
  
  
  Restart the Application:
  
  In some cases, restarting the application or the relevant background jobs may help clear any lingering connections.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM58: Monitor aRFC connections.
  SM21: Check system logs for any related errors or warnings.
  ST22: Analyze dumps that may provide insights into issues causing aRFC calls to hang.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on aRFC and its configuration.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the S08007 error in your SAP system.