How To Fix TA231 - RFC error. System: & Table: & RC: &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TA - Extended table maintenance (eval., Customizing, client copy)

• Message number: 231

• Message text: RFC error. System: & Table: & RC: &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TA231 - RFC error. System: & Table: & RC: & ?

  The SAP error message TA231 typically indicates an RFC (Remote Function Call) error. This error can occur for various reasons when trying to establish a connection between SAP systems or when calling a remote function module. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes of TA231 RFC Error
  
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the SAP systems involved in the RFC call.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The RFC destination may not be configured correctly in the SAP system. This includes incorrect settings in transaction SM59.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user credentials used for the RFC call may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the function module.
  
  
  System Availability: The target system may be down or not reachable due to maintenance or other issues.
  
  
  Incorrect Function Module: The function module being called may not exist in the target system or may have been changed.
  
  
  Timeouts: The RFC call may be timing out due to long processing times or network delays.
  
  
  Solutions to TA231 RFC Error
  
  
  Check Network Connectivity:
  
  Use tools like ping or traceroute to verify that the systems can communicate with each other.
  
  
  
  Verify RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 and check the configuration of the RFC destination. Ensure that the connection type, target host, and system number are correct.
  Test the connection from SM59 to see if it is successful.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user ID used for the RFC call has the necessary authorizations to execute the function module in the target system.
  
  
  
  Check System Status:
  
  Verify that the target system is up and running. You can check the system status in transaction SM51 or by logging into the target system directly.
  
  
  
  Review Function Module:
  
  Ensure that the function module being called exists in the target system and is active. You can check this in transaction SE37.
  
  
  
  Increase Timeout Settings:
  
  If timeouts are an issue, consider increasing the timeout settings in the RFC destination configuration in SM59.
  
  
  
  Check Logs:
  
  Review the system logs (transaction SM21) and the developer trace files (transaction ST22) for any additional error messages that may provide more context.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM59: RFC Destinations
  SM21: System Log
  ST22: Dump Analysis
  SE37: Function Module
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to RFC errors.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on RFC configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.