How To Fix SCDT_MAP017 - RFC error: &1&2

SCDT_MAP017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCDT_MAP - Mapping Information for Synchronization

• Message number: 017

• Message text: RFC error: &1&2

Self-Explanatory Message

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SCDT_MAP017 - Details

• The SAP error message SCDT_MAP017, which indicates an RFC (Remote Function Call) error, typically arises in the context of data transfer or communication between different SAP systems or between an SAP system and an external system. The message format &1&2 usually includes specific details about the error, such as the RFC destination or the nature of the error.
  
  Cause:
  
  RFC Destination Issues: The RFC destination may not be correctly configured, or it may be pointing to an incorrect or inactive system.
  Network Problems: There could be network connectivity issues between the systems involved.
  Authorization Issues: The user credentials used for the RFC connection may not have the necessary authorizations.
  System Configuration: The target system may not be set up to accept RFC calls, or there may be issues with the SAP Gateway.
  Timeouts: The RFC call may be timing out due to long processing times or heavy load on the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction SM59