How To Fix SDMI003 - Starting aRFC to register and run &1 failed due to &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SDMI - Messages of SDMI

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Starting aRFC to register and run &1 failed due to &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SDMI003 - Starting aRFC to register and run &1 failed due to &2 ?

  The SAP error message SDMI003 indicates that there was a failure when attempting to start an asynchronous Remote Function Call (aRFC) to register and run a specific function module or process. The message typically includes two placeholders: &1 for the name of the function module or process that failed, and &2 for the specific error or reason for the failure.
  Causes
  The causes of this error can vary, but common reasons include:
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured for aRFC, including settings in the RFC destination or the logical system.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the systems involved in the aRFC call.
  Authorization Problems: The user or system may lack the necessary authorizations to execute the function module.
  Resource Limitations: The system may be experiencing resource constraints, such as memory or processing power, which can prevent the aRFC from executing.
  Function Module Errors: The function module being called may have its own internal errors or issues that prevent it from executing correctly.
  System Load: High system load or performance issues can lead to timeouts or failures in processing aRFC calls.
  
  Solutions
  To resolve the SDMI003 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration of the RFC destination and ensure that it is correctly set up.
  Check the logical system settings in transaction SALE or SCC4.
  
  
  
  Network Connectivity:
  
  Test the network connection between the systems involved in the aRFC call.
  Use transaction SM59 to check the RFC destination and perform a connection test.
  
  
  
  Authorization Checks:
  
  Ensure that the user or system has the necessary authorizations to execute the function module.
  Use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization failures.
  
  
  
  Monitor System Resources:
  
  Check system performance and resource usage using transaction SM50 or SM66.
  Look for any long-running processes or locks that may be affecting performance.
  
  
  
  Review Function Module:
  
  Check the function module being called for any known issues or bugs.
  Review the code for any potential exceptions or errors that could be causing the failure.
  
  
  
  Check System Logs:
  
  Review the system logs in transaction SM21 for any related error messages or warnings.
  Check the application logs in transaction SLG1 for more detailed information.
  
  
  
  Increase Timeout Settings:
  
  If the error is related to timeouts, consider increasing the timeout settings for the aRFC calls.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM59: RFC Destinations
  SM21: System Log
  SLG1: Application Log
  SU53: Authorization Check
  SM50/SM66: Process Overview
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on aRFC and troubleshooting RFC-related issues.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage SAP support for further assistance, providing them with the specific error details and any logs that may help diagnose the problem.