How To Fix WT241 - Error while starting remote function call

WT241 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WT - Retail: Replenishment

• Message number: 241

• Message text: Error while starting remote function call

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WT241 - Error while starting remote function call ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message WT241: Error while starting remote function call:
  
  Error Message:
  WT241 - Error while starting remote function call
  
  
  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 to start properly. The reasons can include:
  
  
  Communication Issues:
  
  Network problems between the calling system and the target system.
  The target system is down or unreachable.
  Incorrect hostname or IP address in the RFC destination.
  
  
  
  Incorrect RFC Destination Configuration:
  
  The RFC destination is not properly maintained in transaction SM59.
  Wrong target system parameters (e.g., system number, client, user credentials).
  Missing or incorrect logon data.
  
  
  
  Authorization Problems:
  
  The user configured for the RFC destination lacks necessary authorizations.
  Missing authorizations for remote function execution.
  
  
  
  Gateway Issues:
  
  SAP Gateway is not running or incorrectly configured on the target system.
  Gateway host or service is not reachable.
  
  
  
  Version or Patch Level Mismatch:
  
  Incompatibility between the calling and target system versions or patches.
  
  
  
  Other