How To Fix SATC_ABAP_CHECK220 - Connect to reference system is not possible; exemptions cannot be created

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SATC_ABAP_CHECK - ABAP Check Layer

• Message number: 220

• Message text: Connect to reference system is not possible; exemptions cannot be created

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SATC_ABAP_CHECK220 - Connect to reference system is not possible; exemptions cannot be created ?

  The SAP error message SATC_ABAP_CHECK220 indicates that there is an issue with connecting to the reference system, which is necessary for creating exemptions in the context of the SAP Application Test Cockpit (ATC). This error typically arises when the system is unable to establish a connection to the reference system that is required for the ATC checks.
  Causes:
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the system where the ATC is running and the reference system.
  Configuration Issues: The connection settings for the reference system may not be correctly configured in the SAP system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to connect to the reference system.
  Reference System Down: The reference system itself may be down or not reachable.
  Incorrect RFC Destination: The RFC destination for the reference system may be incorrectly set up or not exist.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Network Connectivity:
  
  Ensure that the network connection between the systems is stable and that there are no firewall rules blocking the connection.
  
  
  
  Verify RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 and check the configuration of the RFC destination that points to the reference system. Ensure that it is correctly configured and test the connection.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the ATC checks has the necessary authorizations to connect to the reference system. This may involve checking roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the ATC configuration settings in transaction SATC to ensure that the reference system is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Check Reference System Status:
  
  Verify that the reference system is up and running. You can do this by trying to log in to the reference system directly.
  
  
  
  Consult Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SM21) and the developer trace files (transaction ST11) for any additional error messages that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact Basis Team:
  
  If the issue persists, it may be necessary to involve the Basis team to investigate further, especially if it involves network or system configuration issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for ATC and reference system configuration for more detailed guidance.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in 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 issue causing the SATC_ABAP_CHECK220 error message.