How To Fix SDBALM318 - Information about RFC connections relevant for APO

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SDBALM - SAP DB and liveCache Alert Monitoring

• Message number: 318

• Message text: Information about RFC connections relevant for APO

Alerts
<ZH>Red:</>
At least one RFC connection of a production client is not correctly
maintained. For more information, see SAP Note 305634.
If you do not use a liveCache in this client, you can maintain this
with the program /SAPAPO/OM_NON_LN_RELEVANT_CLT.
<ZH>Green:</>
The RFC connections are correctly maintained.
Reported Value
A value (text or digits) is only reported for this node if:
This node does not yet contain a value, or
The data collector determines a change in the internal table that
contains the values to be reported
Data Collector
<ZH>Collector C</>
(RZ20 -> SAP CCMS Technical Experts Monitors -> All Monitoring Contexts
,,-> <Name of the database connection> -> Collectors and Internals ->
Collectors -> Collector C)

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Preset runtime interval of Collector C: 4 hours

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SDBALM318 - Information about RFC connections relevant for APO ?

  The SAP error message SDBALM318 typically relates to issues with Remote Function Call (RFC) connections that are relevant for Advanced Planner and Optimizer (APO) systems. This error can occur in various scenarios, often indicating that there is a problem with the configuration or status of the RFC connections used by APO.
  Cause:
  
  RFC Connection Issues: The error may arise if the RFC connections to the APO system are not properly configured or are inactive.
  Network Problems: There could be network issues preventing the connection between the systems.
  Authorization Issues: The user credentials used for the RFC connection may not have the necessary authorizations.
  System Configuration: Incorrect settings in the SAP system configuration for the APO or the backend system can lead to this error.
  System Downtime: The target system (e.g., the backend ERP system) may be down or undergoing maintenance.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check RFC Connections:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 in the SAP GUI.
  Verify the status of the RFC connections relevant for APO. Ensure they are configured correctly and are active.
  Test the connections to ensure they are working properly.
  
  
  
  Network Configuration:
  
  Ensure that there are no network issues between the systems. Check firewalls, VPNs, or any other network configurations that might block the connection.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Check the user credentials used for the RFC connection. Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the APO system.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in both the APO and the backend systems. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Check System Status:
  
  Verify that the target system is up and running. If it is down, wait until it is back online.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Notes or documentation related to RFC connections and APO for any specific troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM59 (RFC Destinations)
  SICF (HTTP Services)
  ST22 (Dump Analysis)
  SM21 (System Log)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to RFC connections and APO.
  
  
  APO Configuration: Ensure that the APO system is properly configured to communicate with the backend ERP system, including settings for master data, planning areas, and other relevant configurations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the SDBALM318 error related to RFC connections in your SAP APO environment. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.