How To Fix VINFO020 - IC: RFC error - forwarding with RFC unsuccessful

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VINFO - Information Container

• Message number: 020

• Message text: IC: RFC error - forwarding with RFC unsuccessful

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VINFO020 - IC: RFC error - forwarding with RFC unsuccessful ?

  The SAP error message VINFO020 indicates that there is an issue with Remote Function Call (RFC) communication when trying to forward a request. This error typically occurs in scenarios where SAP systems are trying to communicate with each other or with external systems via RFC.
  Causes of VINFO020
  
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the SAP systems or between the SAP system and the external system.
  
  
  RFC Destination Configuration: The RFC destination may not be configured correctly. This includes incorrect settings for the target system, such as the system ID, client number, user credentials, or connection type.
  
  
  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 or Security Settings: Firewalls or security settings may be blocking the RFC communication.
  
  
  SAP Notes or Patches: There may be known issues with the current version of SAP that require specific notes or patches to be applied.
  
  
  Solutions for VINFO020
  
  
  Check Network Connectivity: Ensure that there is proper network connectivity between the systems involved. You can use tools like ping or traceroute to diagnose network issues.
  
  
  Verify RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 in the SAP GUI.
  Check the configuration of the RFC destination that is being used. Ensure that the connection parameters (such as target host, system number, client, user, and password) are correct.
  Test the connection using the "Connection Test" option in SM59.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations: Ensure that the user credentials used for the RFC connection have the necessary authorizations to execute the required functions.
  
  
  Check System Status: Verify that the target system is up and running. You can check the status of the system in transaction SM51 or by logging into the target system directly.
  
  
  Review Firewall Settings: If applicable, check the firewall settings to ensure that the necessary ports for RFC communication are open.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes or patches that may address this issue. You can search for the error message or related keywords.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider enabling RFC tracing to gather more detailed information about the error. This can be done in transaction SM59 by selecting the RFC destination and enabling the trace.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM59: RFC Destinations
  SM51: List of SAP Systems
  ST22: Dump Analysis (to check for any ABAP runtime errors)
  SLG1: Application Log (to check for logs related to the error)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Always check for the latest SAP Notes related to RFC issues, as they may provide specific fixes or workarounds.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on RFC communication and troubleshooting.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the VINFO020 error in your SAP environment.