How To Fix SDME_CON022 - RFC error: &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SDME_CON - General Table Control Messages

• Message number: 022

• Message text: RFC error: &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SDME_CON022 - RFC error: & ?

  The SAP error message "SDME_CON022 RFC error: &" typically indicates an issue with Remote Function Call (RFC) communication between systems in the SAP environment. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to execute a function module or when there are issues with the connection to an external system.
  Causes:
  
  Network Issues: Problems with the network connection between the SAP systems can lead to RFC errors.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration of RFC destinations in transaction SM59 can cause communication failures.
  Authorization Issues: The user credentials used for the RFC connection may not have the necessary authorizations.
  System Availability: The target system may be down or not reachable.
  Timeouts: Long-running processes may exceed the timeout settings for RFC calls.
  Version Mismatch: Incompatibility between different SAP versions or components can lead to RFC errors.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Network Connectivity: Ensure that the network connection between the systems is stable and functioning properly. You can use tools like ping or traceroute to diagnose network issues.
  Verify RFC Destination: Go to transaction SM59 and check the configuration of the RFC destination. Ensure that the connection parameters (like target host, system number, client, user, and password) are correct.
  Test RFC Connection: In SM59, use the "Connection Test" feature to verify that the RFC destination can be reached successfully.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user used for the RFC connection has the necessary authorizations to execute the required function modules.
  Monitor System Status: Check if the target system is up and running. You can use transaction SM51 to see the status of application servers.
  Adjust Timeout Settings: If timeouts are an issue, consider increasing the timeout settings in the RFC destination configuration.
  Review Logs: Check the system logs (transaction SM21) and the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that can provide additional context.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM59: RFC Destinations
  SM21: System Log
  SLG1: Application Log
  SM51: List of Active Application Servers
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to RFC errors.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for more details on RFC communication and troubleshooting.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.