How To Fix WXP642 - RFC error when creating a promotion in the target system: &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 642

• Message text: RFC error when creating a promotion in the target system: &1

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  Error Message Overview
  
  Message ID: WXP642
  Message Text: RFC error when creating a promotion in the target system: &1
  Context: This error typically occurs during the transport or promotion of objects (such as Web Dynpro applications, BSP applications, or other development objects) from one SAP system to another (e.g., from development to quality or production system) using the Transport Organizer or CTS (Change and Transport System).
  
  
  Cause
  The WXP642 error indicates that an RFC (Remote Function Call) communication problem occurred when the system tried to create or import a promotion (transport request) in the target system.
  Common causes include:
  
  
  RFC Destination Issues:
  
  The RFC destination used to connect to the target system is not correctly configured.
  The RFC destination is inactive or has incorrect logon credentials.
  Network connectivity issues between source and target systems.
  
  
  
  Authorization Problems:
  
  The user under which the RFC connection runs does not have sufficient authorizations in the target system to create or import transports.
  
  
  
  Target System Issues:
  
  The target system is down or not reachable.
  The target system's transport layer or transport domain is not properly configured.
  Transport buffer or import queue issues in the target system.
  
  
  
  Version or Patch Level Mismatch:
  
  Incompatibilities between source and target system versions or missing support packages.
  
  
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve the WXP642 RFC error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 in the source system.
  Test the RFC destination used for the transport to the target system.
  Ensure the connection test is successful.
  Verify the user credentials and logon details.
  
  
  
  Verify Network Connectivity:
  
  Ensure that the source system can reach the target system over the network.
  Check firewall settings or network restrictions.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user used in the RFC destination has the necessary authorizations in the target system.
  Typically, the user needs transport-related authorizations (e.g., S_TRANSPRT, S_RFC, S_DEVELOP).
  
  
  
  Check Target System Status:
  
  Ensure the target system is up and running.
  Check the transport domain controller and transport routes.
  Use transaction STMS in the target system to verify the import queue and transport buffer.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Logs:
  
  Check the transport logs in both source and target systems for more detailed error messages.
  Use transaction STMS_IMPORT or STMS to monitor transport requests.
  
  
  
  Synchronize Transport Domain:
  
  If there are inconsistencies, synchronize the transport domain using STMS.
  
  
  
  Apply Support Packages:
  
  If the problem persists, check SAP Notes for any known bugs related to WXP642 and apply relevant patches or support packages.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM59 – RFC Destinations
  STMS – Transport Management System
  STMS_IMPORT – Import Queue
  SE09/SE10 – Transport Organizer
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to WXP642 or RFC errors during transport.
  Example: SAP Note 1234567 (hypothetical) might address specific RFC or transport issues.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal on Transport Management System.
  SAP Community forums for similar RFC transport errors.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
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  Cause
  RFC connection failure or authorization/network issues when creating promotion in target system.
  
  
  Solution
  Check and test RFC destination, verify authorizations, ensure target system availability, review transport logs, and synchronize transport domain.
  
  
  Related Info
  Use SM59, STMS, check SAP Notes, and ensure network connectivity and correct transport configuration.
  
  
  
  
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