How To Fix SRMBOR005 - Could not create initial object reference remotely: & & & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRMBOR - SRM Generic Service Provider BOR

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Could not create initial object reference remotely: & & & &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRMBOR005 - Could not create initial object reference remotely: & & & & ?

  The SAP error message SRMBOR005 indicates that there was an issue with creating an initial object reference remotely. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Workflow or when using Remote Function Calls (RFC) in SAP systems. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the SAP application server and the remote system.
  Configuration Issues: The RFC destination may not be configured correctly, or the target system may not be reachable.
  Authorization Problems: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create the object reference in the remote system.
  System Availability: The remote system may be down or not available for connections.
  Incorrect Object Reference: The object reference being called may not exist or may be incorrectly specified.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Network Connectivity:
  
  Ensure that the network connection between the systems is stable and functioning properly. You can use tools like ping or traceroute to diagnose connectivity issues.
  
  
  
  Verify RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 in the SAP GUI and check the configuration of the RFC destination. Ensure that the connection type is correct and that the target system is reachable.
  
  
  
  Test the RFC Connection:
  
  In transaction SM59, you can test the RFC connection to see if it is working correctly. If the test fails, investigate the error message provided.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user ID being used to connect to the remote system has the necessary authorizations to create the object reference. You may need to check roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Review System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SM21) and the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Check Object Reference:
  
  Ensure that the object reference you are trying to create is valid and exists in the remote system. Verify the naming conventions and parameters being used.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for more details on RFC and Business Workflow configurations.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the context in which it occurs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the SRMBOR005 error in your SAP environment.