How To Fix SR018 - The job ARFC:DISTRIBUTOR begins with the distribution (see long text)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SR - RFC utilities

• Message number: 018

• Message text: The job ARFC:DISTRIBUTOR begins with the distribution (see long text)

System Response

The background job 'ARFC:DISTRIBUTOR' was started. This distributes
destination table entries to the target systems (only ABAP - ABAP
connections of type 3).

How to fix this error?

Use transaction SM37 to check whether all the entries have been
distributed. If some the target systems are not active or if gateways
have not been started, you must repeat the distribution.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SR018 - The job ARFC:DISTRIBUTOR begins with the distribution (see long text) ?

  The SAP error message SR018 indicates that there is an issue with the ARFC (Asynchronous Remote Function Call) distribution process. This error typically occurs when there are problems with the distribution of tasks or jobs in a distributed system, particularly in scenarios involving multiple application servers.
  Cause:
  The error message SR018 can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Network Issues: Problems with the network connectivity between application servers can lead to failures in the distribution of jobs.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration of the RFC destinations or the ARFC settings in the SAP system can cause distribution failures.
  Resource Limitations: If the system is under heavy load or if there are insufficient resources (like memory or CPU), it may not be able to process the distribution of jobs effectively.
  System Errors: There may be underlying system errors or inconsistencies that are preventing the ARFC from functioning correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SR018 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Network Connectivity: Ensure that all application servers can communicate with each other without any network issues. You can use tools like ping or traceroute to diagnose network problems.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Verify the configuration of the RFC destinations in transaction SM59. Ensure that the settings are correct and that the connections are working properly.
  
  
  Monitor System Resources: Use transaction SM50 or SM66 to monitor the workload on the application servers. Check for any long-running processes or jobs that may be consuming resources.
  
  
  Check Logs: Review the system logs (transaction SM21) and the developer traces (transaction ST22) for any additional error messages or warnings that could provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  Restart the ARFC Process: Sometimes, simply restarting the ARFC process can resolve temporary issues. You can do this by using transaction SMQS to check the status of the ARFC queues and restart them if necessary.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM59 - RFC Destinations
  SM50 - Process Overview
  SM66 - Global Process Overview
  SM21 - System Log
  ST22 - Dump Analysis
  SMQS - Queue Management
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for ARFC and distributed systems for more detailed information on configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the SR018 error in your SAP system.