How To Fix TB581 - RFC connection is not open

TB581 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TB - SM31 table maintenance messages

• Message number: 581

• Message text: RFC connection is not open

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TB581 - RFC connection is not open ?

  The SAP error message "TB581 RFC connection is not open" typically indicates that there is an issue with the Remote Function Call (RFC) connection between the SAP system and another system (which could be another SAP system or a non-SAP system). This error can occur for various reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Connection 
  Configuration Issues: The RFC destination may not be configured correctly in the SAP system.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the systems.
  System Availability: The target system may be down or not reachable.
  Authorization Issues: The user credentials used for the RFC connection may not have the necessary authorizations.
  Timeouts: The connection may have timed out due to inactivity.
  Firewall Restrictions: Firewalls may be blocking the required ports for RFC communication.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check RFC Destination Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 in the SAP GUI.
  Verify the configuration of the RFC destination (e.g., TCP/IP settings, user credentials).
  Test the connection