How To Fix SOTR_MESS191 - No RFC connection maintained for global TADIR server

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SOTR_MESS - Messages in and for the Online Text Repository

• Message number: 191

• Message text: No RFC connection maintained for global TADIR server

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SOTR_MESS191 - No RFC connection maintained for global TADIR server ?

  The SAP error message SOTR_MESS191 indicates that there is no RFC (Remote Function Call) connection maintained for the global TADIR server. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Transport Management System (TMS) or when working with transport requests and objects.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing RFC Destination: The RFC destination for the TADIR server is not defined or is incorrectly configured in the SAP system.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues between the SAP systems involved.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the RFC destination.
  Configuration Errors: The TMS configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to issues in communication between systems.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 in the SAP GUI.
  Look for the RFC destination that corresponds to the TADIR server.
  Ensure that it is defined and configured correctly. Test the connection to ensure it is working.
  
  
  
  Create or Update RFC Destination:
  
  If the RFC destination does not exist, create it.
  If it exists but is not configured correctly, update the settings (e.g., target host, system number, client, etc.).
  
  
  
  Check TMS Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction STMS and check the transport domain configuration.
  Ensure that the TADIR server is correctly defined in the transport domain.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the RFC destination and perform transport-related activities.
  
  
  
  Network Connectivity:
  
  Verify that there are no network issues preventing communication between the systems. You can use tools like ping or traceroute to check connectivity.
  
  
  
  Restart Services:
  
  In some cases, restarting the SAP system or relevant services may help resolve transient issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  TADIR: TADIR is a database table in SAP that stores information about transportable objects. It is crucial for the transport management system.
  RFC: Remote Function Call is a protocol used in SAP for communication between different SAP systems or between SAP and non-SAP systems.
  Transport Management System (TMS): TMS is used to manage the transport of objects between different SAP systems in a landscape.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult SAP support or refer to SAP Notes related to TMS and RFC configuration for further troubleshooting.