How To Fix WT228 - Resource failure while starting remote function call &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WT - Retail: Replenishment

• Message number: 228

• Message text: Resource failure while starting remote function call &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WT228 - Resource failure while starting remote function call &1 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WT228 - Resource failure while starting remote function call &1
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs when the SAP system tries to initiate a Remote Function Call (RFC) to another system or client, but the call fails due to resource-related issues. The placeholder &1 typically contains the name of the RFC destination or the system where the call was attempted.
  Common causes include:
  
  Network issues: The target system is unreachable due to network problems.
  Target system down: The remote SAP system or server is not running or is not available.
  Incorrect RFC destination configuration: The RFC destination parameters (host, system number, user, etc.) are incorrect or incomplete.
  Insufficient resources on the calling or target system: For example, memory or process limits are reached.
  Authorization problems: The user used for the RFC does not have the necessary permissions.
  Gateway issues: The SAP gateway on the target system is not running or misconfigured.
  Firewall or security settings: Blocking the communication between systems.
  
  
  Solution / Troubleshooting Steps:
  
  
  Check RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction SM59.
  Test the RFC destination mentioned in the error message.
  Verify that the connection test is successful.
  If it fails, check the configuration parameters (target host, system number, user credentials).
  
  
  
  Check Network Connectivity:
  
  Ping the target host from the source system server.
  Use tools like telnet to check if the SAP dispatcher port (usually 3215) is reachable.
  
  
  
  Check Target System Status:
  
  Verify that the target SAP system is up and running.
  Check if the SAP gateway and dispatcher are active.
  Use transaction SMGW on the target system to check gateway status.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure the RFC user has the necessary authorizations.
  Check user validity and password.
  
  
  
  Check System Resources:
  
  On both source and target systems, check for memory, process, or dialog work process availability.
  Use transactions like ST02, ST06, SM50 to monitor system health.
  
  
  
  Check Gateway and Security Settings:
  
  Verify that the SAP gateway is running on the target system.
  Check for firewall rules or network security settings that might block the RFC communication.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check system logs (transaction SM21) and developer traces (e.g., dev_w0) for more detailed error messages.
  Check gateway logs for errors.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction SM59: Used to configure and test RFC destinations.
  Transaction SMGW: Gateway monitor to check gateway status.
  Transaction SM21: System log for error analysis.
  Transaction ST22: Check for dumps related to RFC failures.
  SAP Notes: Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to WT228 or RFC connection issues.
  RFC Types: Understand the type of RFC (synchronous, asynchronous, transactional) involved.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WT228 - Resource failure starting RFC
  
  
  Cause
  Network, system down, config, resource, authorization, or gateway issues
  
  
  Solution
  Check RFC destination (SM59), network, target system status, authorizations, system resources, gateway, and logs
  
  
  Tools
  SM59, SMGW, SM21, ST22, ST06, ST02, SM50
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact RFC destination name or system details, I can help you with more specific guidance.