How To Fix SAP_ACO007 - RFC remote system failure: &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAP_ACO - SAP ACO Messages

• Message number: 007

• Message text: RFC remote system failure: &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SAP_ACO007 - RFC remote system failure: &1 ?

  The SAP error message SAP_ACO007 indicates that there is a failure in the RFC (Remote Function Call) communication with a remote system. This error can occur due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for troubleshooting and resolving the issue.
  Possible Causes:
  
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the SAP system and the remote system. This could include issues like firewalls blocking the connection, DNS resolution problems, or network outages.
  
  
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration of the RFC destination in the SAP system can lead to this error. This includes incorrect settings for the target system, such as the system ID, client number, user credentials, or connection type.
  
  
  Remote System Down: The remote system that you are trying to connect to may be down or not responding. This could be due to maintenance, crashes, or other operational issues.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user credentials used for the RFC connection may not have the necessary authorizations to access the remote system.
  
  
  SAP Kernel or Software Issues: There may be bugs or issues in the SAP kernel or the software version that could lead to RFC failures.
  
  
  Timeouts: If the remote system takes too long to respond, it may lead to a timeout error.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Network Connectivity: Verify that the network connection between the two systems is stable. You can use tools like ping or traceroute to check connectivity.
  
  
  Review RFC Destination Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 in the SAP GUI.
  Check the configuration of the RFC destination that is causing the error.
  Ensure that the connection parameters (like target host, system number, client, user, and password) are correct.
  
  
  
  Test the RFC Connection: In transaction SM59, you can test the RFC connection to see if it is working properly. This will help identify if the issue is with the connection itself.
  
  
  Check Remote System Status: Ensure that the remote system is up and running. You may need to contact the administrator of the remote system to confirm its status.
  
  
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user credentials used for the RFC connection have the necessary authorizations to access the remote system.
  
  
  Check SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues with the specific version of SAP you are using. You can search for notes related to RFC issues in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Increase Timeout Settings: If timeouts are suspected, consider increasing the timeout settings in the RFC destination configuration.
  
  
  Check Logs: Review the system logs (transaction SM21) and the developer traces (transaction ST22) for any additional error messages that may provide more context about the failure.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM59: RFC Destinations
  SM21: System Log
  ST22: Dump Analysis
  SICF: Check HTTP services if applicable
  
  
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, 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 SAP_ACO007 error.