How To Fix S_UNIFIED_CON_COMMON010 - RFCPING failed: &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S_UNIFIED_CON_COMMON - Texts for Package S_UNIFIED_CON_COMMON

• Message number: 010

• Message text: RFCPING failed: &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_UNIFIED_CON_COMMON010 - RFCPING failed: &1 ?

  The SAP error message S_UNIFIED_CON_COMMON010 with the description "RFCPING failed: &1" typically indicates a problem with the Remote Function Call (RFC) connection between SAP systems. This error can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for troubleshooting.
  Causes:
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the SAP systems. This could be due to firewalls, routing issues, or network outages.
  Configuration Errors: The RFC destination may not be configured correctly in the SAP system. This includes incorrect hostnames, IP addresses, or ports.
  Authorization Issues: The user credentials used for the RFC connection may not have the necessary authorizations to establish the connection.
  SAP System Status: The target SAP system may be down or not responding, which can lead to failed RFC calls.
  SAP Gateway Issues: The SAP Gateway service may not be running or may be misconfigured on either the source or target system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Network Connectivity:
  
  Use tools like ping or traceroute to verify that the source system can reach the target system.
  Ensure that there are no firewalls blocking the required ports for RFC communication (typically port 3200 for SAP).
  
  
  
  Verify RFC Destination Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 in the SAP GUI.
  Check the configuration of the RFC destination that is failing. Ensure that the hostname, system number, and client are correct.
  Test the connection using the "Connection Test" button in SM59.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user credentials used for the RFC connection have the necessary authorizations. You can check this in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Check Target System Status:
  
  Ensure that the target SAP system is up and running. You can check this by logging into the target system or using transaction SM51 to see the list of active instances.
  
  
  
  Review SAP Gateway Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the SAP Gateway is running on both systems. You can check this using transaction SMGW.
  Look for any errors or issues in the gateway logs.
  
  
  
  Check SAP Notes:
  
  Sometimes, specific issues may be documented in SAP Notes. Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes related to your version of SAP and the error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM59: RFC Destinations
  SMGW: Gateway Monitor
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SM51: List of Active Instances
  
  
  
  Logs: Check the system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the RFCPING failure in your SAP environment.