How To Fix TA248 - RFC login was performed in the incorrect target client

TA248 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 248

• Message text: RFC login was performed in the incorrect target client

What causes this issue?

To import a client with the TMS, the RFC call needs to log itself on to
the target client, to test the system parameters and the
authorizations.

How to fix this error?

Log on to the target client using RFC.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TA248 - RFC login was performed in the incorrect target client ?

  The SAP error message TA248 indicates that an RFC (Remote Function Call) login was attempted in the incorrect target client. This typically occurs when a connection is made to an SAP system, but the client specified in the connection parameters does not match the expected client for the operation being performed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Client Number: The client number specified in the RFC connection settings does not match the client number of the target SAP system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The RFC destination may be incorrectly configured in the SAP system, leading to a mismatch in the expected client.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations in the specified client, leading to a failed login.
  System Landscape Changes: Changes in the system landscape, such as client copies or system refreshes, may lead to discrepancies in client configurations.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Client Number: Check the client number in the RFC destination settings and ensure it matches the target client