How To Fix SVMCRT_RFC_CONTAINER004 - The RFC container is not operational

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SVMCRT_RFC_CONTAINER - VMC RFC Container

• Message number: 004

• Message text: The RFC container is not operational

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SVMCRT_RFC_CONTAINER004 - The RFC container is not operational ?

  The SAP error message SVMCRT_RFC_CONTAINER004 indicates that there is an issue with the RFC (Remote Function Call) container, which is not operational. This error typically arises in scenarios where there is a problem with the communication between SAP systems or when the RFC destination is not correctly configured.
  Causes:
  
  RFC Destination Issues: The RFC destination may not be correctly configured or may be pointing to an incorrect or inactive system.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the SAP systems involved.
  Authorization Issues: The user credentials used for the RFC connection may not have the necessary authorizations.
  System Configuration: The target system may not be properly set up to accept RFC calls.
  SAP Kernel or Software Bugs: There may be bugs in the SAP kernel or related software components that affect RFC functionality.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 and verify the configuration of the RFC destination.
  Test the connection to ensure it is operational. If it fails, check the settings and correct any issues.
  
  
  
  Network Connectivity:
  
  Ensure that there are no network issues preventing communication between the systems. You can use tools like ping or traceroute to check connectivity.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user credentials used for the RFC connection have the necessary authorizations. You can check this in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the target system is properly configured to accept RFC calls. Check the relevant settings in the target system.
  
  
  
  Check SAP Notes:
  
  Look for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues with the RFC container or related components. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SM21) and the developer trace files (transaction ST22) for any additional error messages that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Restart Services:
  
  In some cases, restarting the SAP services or the application server may resolve transient issues.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM59: RFC Destinations
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SM21: System Log
  ST22: Dump Analysis
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on RFC configuration and troubleshooting.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the RFC container not being operational.