How To Fix SWR235 - RFC destination: & error: &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWR - Business Workflow: WAPI Interfaces

• Message number: 235

• Message text: RFC destination: & error: &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWR235 - RFC destination: & error: & ?

  The SAP error message SWR235 typically indicates an issue with an RFC (Remote Function Call) destination. The message format is usually as follows:
  SWR235 RFC destination: <destination_name> error: <error_message>
  Cause
  The error can arise from several potential issues, including:
  
  Incorrect RFC Destination Configuration: The RFC destination may not be configured correctly in the SAP system.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the SAP system and the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user credentials used for the RFC connection may not have the necessary authorizations.
  Target System Down: The target system may be down or not reachable.
  Firewall Issues: Firewalls may be blocking the connection to the target system.
  SAP Gateway Issues: The SAP Gateway service may not be running or configured properly.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the SWR235 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check RFC Destination Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 in the SAP GUI.
  Locate the RFC destination mentioned in the error message.
  Verify that the configuration settings (such as connection type, target host, and system number) are correct.
  
  
  
  Test the Connection:
  
  In transaction SM59, select the RFC destination and use the "Connection Test" option to check if the connection is working.
  
  
  
  Check Network Connectivity:
  
  Ensure that the network connection between the SAP system and the target system is functioning properly. You can use tools like ping or telnet to test connectivity.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user credentials used for the RFC connection have the necessary authorizations to access the target system.
  
  
  
  Check Target System Status:
  
  Verify that the target system is up and running. If it is down, you may need to contact the system administrator.
  
  
  
  Firewall Configuration:
  
  Check if there are any firewall rules that might be blocking the connection to the target system. Adjust the firewall settings if necessary.
  
  
  
  SAP Gateway Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the SAP Gateway service is running and properly configured. You can check the status of the gateway using transaction SMGW.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SM21) and the developer trace files (transaction ST11) for any additional error messages that might provide more context.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM59: RFC Destinations
  SM21: System Log
  ST11: Developer Traces
  SMGW: Gateway Monitor
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: You may want to search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that address specific issues related to RFC connections.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more detailed information on configuring and troubleshooting RFC destinations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying issue causing the SWR235 error.