How To Fix SRT_ADMIN253 - Creation of bgRFC inbound destination &1 failed: &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRT_ADMIN - Administration Messages for SOAP Runtime

• Message number: 253

• Message text: Creation of bgRFC inbound destination &1 failed: &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRT_ADMIN253 - Creation of bgRFC inbound destination &1 failed: &2 ?

  The SAP error message SRT_ADMIN253 indicates that there was a failure in creating a background RFC (bgRFC) inbound destination. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's web services and integration scenarios, particularly when using the SAP Process Integration (PI) or SAP Process Orchestration (PO) environments.
  Cause
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Configuration Issues: The bgRFC destination may not be properly configured in the system.
  Authorization Problems: The user or service account attempting to create the bgRFC destination may lack the necessary authorizations.
  System Resource Limitations: There may be issues related to system resources, such as memory or database connections.
  Network Issues: Problems with network connectivity or DNS resolution can also lead to this error.
  Existing Entries: If there is already an existing bgRFC destination with the same name, it may cause a conflict.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SRT_ADMIN and verify the configuration of the bgRFC destination.
  Ensure that all required parameters are correctly set.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check the authorizations of the user or service account that is trying to create the bgRFC destination.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles and permissions to perform this action.
  
  
  
  Monitor System Resources:
  
  Use transaction SM50 or SM66 to monitor system performance and check for any resource bottlenecks.
  Ensure that the system has enough memory and that there are no issues with database connections.
  
  
  
  Check for Existing Destinations:
  
  Use transaction SM59 to check if a bgRFC destination with the same name already exists.
  If it does, consider renaming the new destination or deleting the existing one if it is no longer needed.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or details that can provide more context about the failure.
  
  
  
  Network Configuration:
  
  Ensure that there are no network issues affecting the connection to the bgRFC destination.
  Verify DNS settings and network configurations.
  
  
  
  Restart Services:
  
  In some cases, restarting the relevant services or the entire SAP system may help resolve transient issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  bgRFC: Background Remote Function Call is a mechanism in SAP that allows asynchronous processing of function calls in the background.
  SRT_ADMIN: This transaction is used for managing web service configurations, including bgRFC destinations.
  SM59: This transaction is used to configure and manage RFC destinations in SAP.
  SLG1: This transaction is used to view application logs, which can provide insights into errors and issues occurring in the system.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult SAP support or refer to SAP Notes related to bgRFC and the specific error message for further troubleshooting.