How To Fix UGX2018 - RFC connection &1 either does not exist or is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UGX2 - Messages for XBRL Reporting

• Message number: 018

• Message text: RFC connection &1 either does not exist or is not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UGX2018 - RFC connection &1 either does not exist or is not active ?

  The SAP error message UGX2018 indicates that there is an issue with an RFC (Remote Function Call) connection. Specifically, it means that the specified RFC connection either does not exist or is not active. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent RFC Connection: The RFC connection name specified in the error message does not exist in the SAP system.
  Inactive Connection: The RFC connection exists but is not active. This could be due to configuration issues or the connection being disabled.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues preventing the SAP system from reaching the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user or system trying to use the RFC connection may not have the necessary authorizations.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect parameters or settings in the RFC destination configuration.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check RFC Connection:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 in the SAP GUI.
  Look for the RFC connection name mentioned in the error message.
  Verify if the connection exists and is configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Activate the Connection:
  
  If the connection exists but is inactive, you can activate it in the SM59 transaction.
  Select the connection and click on the "Activate" button.
  
  
  
  Test the Connection:
  
  In SM59, select the RFC connection and use the "Test Connection" option to check if it can successfully connect to the target system.
  If the test fails, check the error messages for more details.
  
  
  
  Check Network Connectivity:
  
  Ensure that there are no network issues preventing communication between the SAP systems.
  You can use tools like ping or telnet to check connectivity to the target system.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user or system has the necessary authorizations to use the RFC connection.
  Check the roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Double-check the configuration settings in the RFC destination, including the target host, system number, client, and user credentials.
  
  
  
  Consult Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SM21) and the developer trace (transaction ST22) for any additional error messages that might provide more context.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  RFC Destinations: RFC connections are defined in the SAP system as RFC destinations. They can be of different types, such as ABAP connections, TCP/IP connections, etc.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM59: Manage RFC destinations.
  SM21: View system logs.
  ST22: Analyze dumps.
  SU01: User maintenance to check authorizations.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring and troubleshooting RFC connections.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the UGX2018 error message.