How To Fix TPM_TRM2231 - RFC COMMUNICATION FAILURE for logical system &1: &2 &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TPM_TRM2 - Migration to Enterprise 2.0

• Message number: 231

• Message text: RFC COMMUNICATION FAILURE for logical system &1: &2 &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TPM_TRM2231 - RFC COMMUNICATION FAILURE for logical system &1: &2 &3 ?

  The SAP error message TPM_TRM2231, which indicates an RFC communication failure for a logical system, typically arises in the context of SAP Treasury and Risk Management (TRM) or other modules that rely on Remote Function Calls (RFC) for communication between different SAP systems or between an SAP system and external systems.
  Cause:
  The error message TPM_TRM2231 can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the SAP systems involved.
  RFC Destination Configuration: The RFC destination may not be configured correctly in the SAP system. This includes incorrect settings for the target system's IP address, port, or other parameters.
  Authorization Issues: The user credentials used for the RFC connection may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the requested operation.
  System Availability: The target system may be down or not reachable due to maintenance or other issues.
  Firewall Restrictions: Firewalls or security settings may be blocking the communication between the systems.
  SAP Gateway Issues: Problems with the SAP Gateway service on either the source or target system can lead to communication failures.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RFC communication failure indicated by the error message TPM_TRM2231, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Network Connectivity:
  
  Ensure that both systems can communicate over the network. You can use tools like ping or telnet to test connectivity to the target system's IP and port.
  
  
  
  Verify RFC Destination Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 in the SAP GUI and check the configuration of the RFC destination that is causing the issue. Ensure that the connection type, target host, and service number are correct.
  Test the RFC connection using the "Test Connection" button in SM59.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user credentials used for the RFC connection have the necessary authorizations to execute the required functions in the target system.
  
  
  
  Check System Availability:
  
  Verify that the target system is up and running. You can check the system status in the SAP system or consult with your Basis team.
  
  
  
  Review Firewall Settings:
  
  If applicable, check the firewall settings to ensure that they are not blocking the required ports for RFC communication.
  
  
  
  Check SAP Gateway:
  
  Ensure that the SAP Gateway service is running on both the source and target systems. You can check this in transaction SMGW.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SM21) and the developer trace files (transaction ST11) for any additional error messages that may provide more context about the failure.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM59: RFC Destinations
  SM21: System Log
  ST22: Dump Analysis
  ST11: Developer Traces
  SMGW: Gateway Monitor
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to RFC communication failures.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help documentation for Treasury and Risk Management for any specific configurations or requirements related to RFC communication.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the RFC communication failure indicated by the error message TPM_TRM2231.