How To Fix SWF_CST009 - Background user & has incorrect password in RFC destination

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_CST - Message Class for Workflow Customizing

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Background user & has incorrect password in RFC destination

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_CST009 - Background user & has incorrect password in RFC destination ?

  The SAP error message SWF_CST009 indicates that there is an issue with the background user credentials in the RFC (Remote Function Call) destination. This typically occurs when the background user configured in the RFC destination has an incorrect password or the user is locked or inactive.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Password: The password for the background user specified in the RFC destination is incorrect.
  User Lock: The background user might be locked due to multiple failed login attempts.
  User Inactivity: The user might be inactive or not properly set up in the system.
  Expired Password: The password for the user may have expired and needs to be reset.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the RFC destination configuration itself.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Credentials:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the background user ID.
  Verify that the password is correct. If necessary, reset the password.
  
  
  
  Unlock User:
  
  In the same SU01 transaction, check if the user is locked. If it is, unlock the user.
  
  
  
  Check User Status:
  
  Ensure that the user is active. If the user is inactive, activate it.
  
  
  
  Password Expiry:
  
  If the password has expired, reset it to a new password.
  
  
  
  Verify RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 (RFC Destinations) and check the configuration of the RFC destination.
  Ensure that the background user and password are correctly entered in the RFC destination settings.
  
  
  
  Test Connection:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the RFC connection in SM59 to ensure that it works correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Logs:
  
  If the issue persists, check the system logs (transaction SM21) and the RFC trace (transaction SM59 -> select the RFC destination -> "Connection Test") for more detailed error messages.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  User Management: Familiarize yourself with user management in SAP, including how to create, modify, and delete users.
  Security Policies: Understand the security policies regarding password management in your organization, including password complexity and expiration rules.
  RFC Configuration: Learn about RFC destinations and how they are configured in SAP, including the different types of RFC connections (e.g., TCP/IP, HTTP).
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SWF_CST009 error and ensure that the background user can authenticate successfully in the RFC destination.