How To Fix SCA_DS304 - Ping to RFC destination &1 failed

SCA_DS304 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCA_DS - Datasource

• Message number: 304

• Message text: Ping to RFC destination &1 failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCA_DS304 - Ping to RFC destination &1 failed ?

  The SAP error message SCA_DS304 indicates that there is a failure in pinging an RFC (Remote Function Call) destination. This error typically arises in scenarios where the system is trying to establish a connection to another SAP system or an external system via an RFC destination, and the connection attempt fails.
  Causes:
  
  
  Incorrect RFC Destination Configuration: The RFC destination may not be configured correctly in the SAP system. This includes incorrect connection parameters such as the target host, system number, client, user credentials, etc.
  
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues between the SAP system and the target system. This could be due to firewall settings, network outages, or incorrect IP addresses.
  
  
  Target System Down: The target SAP system or external system may be down or not reachable.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user credentials used for the RFC connection may not have the necessary authorizations to connect to the target system.
  
  
  SAP Gateway Issues: The SAP