How To Fix VQ260 - Remote Function Call (RFC) could not be carried out!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VQ - SD Archiving and Product Allocation

• Message number: 260

• Message text: Remote Function Call (RFC) could not be carried out!

What causes this issue?

The Remote Function Call (RFC) for copying the account assignment
Customizing settings to the planning server (APO) could not be carried
out.
The system tried to connect with system &v1&.

System Response

The new settings were not copied. For this reason, the settings will
not be taken into account during account assignment.

How to fix this error?

Check the settings for the RFC destination to the planning server.
Check that the planning server is available (activated).
When the server is available again, call Customizing online again and
save the settings again.
If this message does not appear again, then the data has been copied
successfully to the planning server.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VQ260 - Remote Function Call (RFC) could not be carried out! ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message VQ260: Remote Function Call (RFC) could not be carried out!
  
  Error Message:
  VQ260 - Remote Function Call (RFC) could not be carried out!
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when an RFC call from one SAP system to another (or to an external system) fails. The failure can be due to various reasons such as:
  
  
  Network Issues:
  
  Network connectivity problems between the calling system and the target system.
  Firewall blocking the RFC communication ports.
  
  
  
  Incorrect RFC Destination Configuration:
  
  The RFC destination in transaction SM59 is incorrectly configured.
  Wrong target host, system number, or client specified.
  Incorrect user credentials or password.
  
  
  
  Target System Issues:
  
  The target SAP system is down or not reachable.
  The target system’s gateway is not running.
  The target system is overloaded or locked.
  
  
  
  Authorization Problems:
  
  The user used for the RFC call does not have the necessary authorizations.
  Password expired or locked user.
  
  
  
  Technical Issues:
  
  Gateway errors.
  Missing or incorrect program modules on the target system.
  Incompatible SAP kernel versions or patches.
  
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VQ260 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Network Connectivity:
  
  Ping the target system from the source system.
  Use telnet <target_host> <gateway_port> to verify if the gateway port is reachable.
  
  
  
  Verify RFC Destination (SM59):
  
  Go to transaction SM59.
  Test the RFC destination by clicking on Connection Test and Authorization Test.
  Ensure the target host, system number, client, and user credentials are correct.
  If the test fails, correct the configuration or update the password.
  
  
  
  Check Target System Status:
  
  Verify that the target SAP system is up and running.
  Check if the gateway is active (gwrd process).
  Check system logs (transaction SM21) on the target system for any errors.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure the RFC user has the necessary roles and authorizations.
  Reset or unlock the user if locked.
  Update the password if expired.
  
  
  
  Review Gateway and Kernel Logs:
  
  Check gateway logs (/usr/sap/<SID>/D00/work/gw* files) for errors.
  Check system logs for kernel or communication errors.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Patches:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes related to RFC communication issues.
  Apply any recommended patches or kernel updates.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction SM59: Used to configure and test RFC destinations.
  Transaction SM21: System log to check for errors.
  Transaction ST22: Check for dumps related to RFC calls.
  Transaction SMGW: Gateway monitor to check gateway status.
  SAP Note Examples:
  
  SAP Note 102030 - Troubleshooting RFC errors.
  SAP Note 123456 - Gateway errors and solutions.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  VQ260 - RFC could not be carried out
  
  
  Cause
  Network issues, incorrect RFC config, target system down, authorization problems
  
  
  Solution
  Check network, verify SM59 config, check target system and gateway, verify user authorizations, check logs
  
  
  Tools to Use
  SM59, SM21, SMGW, ST22
  
  
  Additional Help
  SAP Notes, Basis team support
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., system logs, RFC destination details), I can help you diagnose the issue more precisely.