How To Fix TPMO201 - RFC error. (destination: &1, error code: &2) &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TPMO - Translation performance monitor messages

• Message number: 201

• Message text: RFC error. (destination: &1, error code: &2) &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TPMO201 - RFC error. (destination: &1, error code: &2) &3 ?

  The SAP error message TPMO201 indicates an RFC (Remote Function Call) error when trying to connect to a specified destination. The message typically includes placeholders for the destination name (&1), the error code (&2), and additional information (&3). 
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the SAP system and the target system.
  Configuration Issues: The RFC destination may not be configured correctly in the SAP system (e.g., incorrect parameters, missing credentials).
  Authorization Issues: The user credentials used for the RFC connection may not have the necessary authorizations.
  Target System Issues: The target system may be down or not reachable due to maintenance or other issues.
  Firewall Restrictions: Firewalls may be blocking the connection between the systems.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the TPMO201 RFC error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check RFC Destination Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 in the SAP GUI.
  Locate the RFC destination indicated in the error message.
  Verify that the configuration settings (such as connection type, target host, system number, client, user, and password) are correct.
  
  
  
  Test the Connection:
  
  In transaction SM59, select the RFC destination and use the "Connection Test" option to check if the connection can be established successfully.
  
  
  
  Check Network Connectivity:
  
  Ensure that there are no network issues preventing communication between the SAP system and the target system. You can use tools like ping or telnet to test connectivity.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization:
  
  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 wait until it is back online.
  
  
  
  Firewall and Security Settings:
  
  Check if there are any firewall rules or security settings that might be blocking the RFC connection.
  
  
  
  Review SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM59: Manage RFC Destinations
  SM21: System Log
  ST22: Dump Analysis
  SICF: HTTP Service Hierarchy
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on RFC connections and troubleshooting.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the TPMO201 RFC error.