How To Fix VER_MESSAGES098 - Error when reading RFC connection &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VER_MESSAGES - Message Class for FP Examples

• Message number: 098

• Message text: Error when reading RFC connection &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VER_MESSAGES098 - Error when reading RFC connection &1 ?

  The SAP error message VER_MESSAGES098 indicates that there is an issue with reading the Remote Function Call (RFC) connection specified by the connection name (represented by &1). This error can occur due to various reasons related to the configuration or status of the RFC connection.
  Causes:
  
  RFC Connection Not Defined: The specified RFC connection does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Connection Parameters: The parameters for the RFC connection (such as target system, user credentials, etc.) may be incorrectly configured.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues preventing the system from reaching the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user credentials used for the RFC connection may not have the necessary authorizations.
  System Down: The target system may be down or not reachable.
  Configuration Errors: There may be errors in the configuration of the RFC destination in transaction SM59.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check RFC Connection:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 and verify that the RFC connection exists and is correctly configured.
  Test the connection using the "Test Connection" button in SM59 to ensure it is reachable.
  
  
  
  Review Connection Parameters:
  
  Ensure that the connection parameters (such as the target host, system number, client, user, and password) are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Check Network Connectivity:
  
  Ensure that there are no network issues preventing access to the target system. You can use tools like ping or telnet to check connectivity.
  
  
  
  Verify User Authorizations:
  
  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 SAP system is up and running. You can check this by logging into the target system directly.
  
  
  
  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.
  
  
  
  Recreate RFC Connection:
  
  If the connection is misconfigured and cannot be fixed, consider deleting and recreating the RFC connection in SM59.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM59: Manage RFC connections.
  SM21: System log.
  ST22: Dump analysis.
  ST11: Developer traces.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring RFC connections and troubleshooting RFC issues.
  
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.