How To Fix /SMB/GLOBAL_METADATA056 - Global Metadata RFC error destination &1: &2 - contact your system admin

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/GLOBAL_METADATA -

• Message number: 056

• Message text: Global Metadata RFC error destination &1: &2 - contact your system admin

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/GLOBAL_METADATA056 - Global Metadata RFC error destination &1: &2 - contact your system admin ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/GLOBAL_METADATA056 indicates a problem with the Global Metadata RFC (Remote Function Call) connection to a specified destination. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Business One or SAP HANA systems when there is an issue with the metadata synchronization or communication between systems.
  Cause:
  
  RFC Destination Issues: The specified RFC destination (&1) may be incorrectly configured, inactive, or unreachable.
  Network Problems: There may be network connectivity issues preventing the system from reaching the destination.
  Authorization Issues: The user credentials used for the RFC connection may not have the necessary permissions.
  System Configuration: There may be misconfigurations in the SAP system settings or in the Global Metadata settings.
  Service Availability: The service on the target system may not be running or may be experiencing issues.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 in the SAP GUI.
  Verify the configuration of the RFC destination specified in the error message.
  Test the connection to ensure it is working properly.
  
  
  
  Network Connectivity:
  
  Ensure that there are no network issues between the systems.
  Check firewall settings and network routes to ensure that the systems can communicate.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Verify that the user credentials used for the RFC connection have the necessary authorizations.
  Check the roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  Review the Global Metadata settings in the system.
  Ensure that all necessary services are configured and running.
  
  
  
  Check Service Status:
  
  Ensure that the relevant services on the target system are up and running.
  If applicable, restart the services to resolve any temporary issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SM21) and the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages that may provide more context.
  
  
  
  Contact System Administrator:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be necessary to contact your system administrator or SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for Global Metadata and RFC connections for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the /SMB/GLOBAL_METADATA056 error effectively.