How To Fix SWL_WP011 - Error occurred during RFC call against &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWL_WP - Message for Workflow in Workplace

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Error occurred during RFC call against &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWL_WP011 - Error occurred during RFC call against &1 ?

  The SAP error message SWL_WP011, which states "Error occurred during RFC call against &1," typically indicates that there was an issue during a Remote Function Call (RFC) to a specified system or function module. This error can arise from various underlying causes, and addressing it usually involves a few steps to diagnose and resolve the issue.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Network Issues: There may be connectivity problems between the systems involved in the RFC call.
  Authorization Issues: The user or service account executing the RFC may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the requested action.
  Configuration Errors: The RFC destination may not be correctly configured in the SAP system (e.g., incorrect parameters, missing entries).
  System Performance: The target system may be experiencing performance issues or may be down.
  Function Module Issues: The function module being called may have errors or may not exist in the target system.
  Data Issues: The data being passed to the RFC call may be invalid or not in the expected format.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Network Connectivity:
  
  Ensure that the network connection between the systems is stable and functioning correctly. You can use tools like ping or telnet to test connectivity.
  
  
  
  Verify RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 in the SAP GUI and check the configuration of the RFC destination. Ensure that the connection parameters (like the target host, system number, client, user, and password) are correct.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user or service account has the necessary authorizations to execute the function module being called. You can use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization failures.
  
  
  
  Monitor System Performance:
  
  Check the performance of the target system. Use transaction SM50 or SM66 to monitor the work processes and see if there are any bottlenecks.
  
  
  
  Review Function Module:
  
  Ensure that the function module being called exists in the target system and is functioning correctly. You can test the function module directly in transaction SE37.
  
  
  
  Analyze Logs:
  
  Check the system logs for any additional error messages that may provide more context. Use transaction SLG1 to view application logs or ST22 for dump analysis.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access, you can debug the RFC call to see where it fails. This may require setting breakpoints in the function module or using transaction SE80 to analyze the code.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to SWL_WP011.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for RFC and related components to understand the expected behavior and configurations.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community or other forums for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the SWL_WP011 error and implement an appropriate solution.