How To Fix /SMB/Q2P_HC078 - Q2P: Checking transp. requ. (BCP): Creation of RFC connect failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/Q2P_HC -

• Message number: 078

• Message text: Q2P: Checking transp. requ. (BCP): Creation of RFC connect failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/Q2P_HC078 - Q2P: Checking transp. requ. (BCP): Creation of RFC connect failed ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/Q2P_HC078 Q2P: Checking transp. requ. (BCP): Creation of RFC connect failed typically indicates an issue with the Remote Function Call (RFC) connection in the context of a transport request. This error can occur during the transport of objects between different SAP systems, particularly when the system is trying to establish a connection to another system for the transport process.
  Causes:
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the SAP systems involved.
  RFC Destination Configuration: The RFC destination may not be correctly configured or may be missing.
  Authorization Issues: The user credentials used for the RFC connection may not have the necessary authorizations.
  SAP Gateway Issues: The SAP Gateway service may not be running or may be misconfigured.
  System Configuration: The target system may not be properly set up to accept RFC connections.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Network Connectivity:
  
  Ensure that there is network connectivity between the source and target SAP systems. You can use tools like ping or telnet to test connectivity.
  
  
  
  Verify RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 in the SAP GUI and check the configuration of the RFC destination that is being used. Ensure that it is correctly set up and that the connection type is appropriate (e.g., T for TCP/IP).
  
  
  
  Test RFC Connection:
  
  In transaction SM59, select the RFC destination and use the "Test Connection" button to verify that the connection can be established successfully.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user account used for the RFC connection has the necessary authorizations to perform the required actions. This may involve checking roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Review SAP Gateway Configuration:
  
  Check if the SAP Gateway is running on both systems. You can use transaction SMGW to monitor the gateway and check for any errors.
  
  
  
  Check System Logs:
  
  Review the system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Restart Services:
  
  If all else fails, consider restarting the SAP services on both the source and target systems to clear any temporary issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM59: RFC Destinations
  SMGW: Gateway Monitor
  SM21: System Log
  ST22: Dump Analysis (to check for any ABAP runtime errors)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on RFC connections and transport management.
  
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support for further assistance.