How To Fix WZ117 - Synchronize the RFC password again

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WZ - Workflow: Model objects

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Synchronize the RFC password again

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WZ117 - Synchronize the RFC password again ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message WZ117: Synchronize the RFC password again:
  
  Error Message:
  WZ117 - Synchronize the RFC password again
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when there is a mismatch or inconsistency between the RFC (Remote Function Call) user password stored in the SAP system and the actual password used for the RFC connection. This can happen due to:
  
  Password changes for the RFC user in the target system without updating the password in the source system.
  Password synchronization issues between systems in a distributed environment.
  Transport or system copy activities where RFC passwords were not updated or synchronized properly.
  Manual changes to RFC user passwords without corresponding updates in the RFC destination configuration.
  
  
  Explanation:
  SAP uses RFC connections to communicate between different SAP systems or between SAP and external systems. These connections require valid user credentials. If the password stored in the RFC destination does not match the actual password of the user in the target system, the system cannot authenticate the connection, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction SM59.
  Locate the RFC destination that is causing the error.
  Verify the user and password configured in the destination.
  
  
  
  Verify the RFC User Password:
  
  Confirm the current password of the RFC user in the target system.
  If the password was changed recently, ensure the new password is updated in the RFC destination.
  
  
  
  Synchronize the Password:
  
  Update the password in the RFC destination to match the actual password of the RFC user.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Test the Connection:
  
  In SM59, test the connection to ensure the password synchronization is successful.
  If the test is successful, the error should be resolved.
  
  
  
  Additional Checks:
  
  If the password is maintained via a secure store or password vault, ensure synchronization there as well.
  Check for any transport or system copy activities that might have caused password mismatches.
  If the RFC user is locked or expired, unlock or reset the password accordingly.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction SM59: Used to maintain and test RFC destinations.
  User Management (SU01): To check and manage the RFC user status and password.
  System Logs (SM21) and ST22: For additional error details if the problem persists.
  SAP Notes: Sometimes SAP releases notes related to RFC password synchronization issues, check the SAP Support Portal for relevant notes.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  RFC user password mismatch between systems.
  
  
  Effect
  RFC connection authentication failure.
  
  
  Solution
  Update and synchronize the RFC password in SM59.
  
  
  Verification
  Test connection in SM59 after update.
  
  
  
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide details such as the RFC destination name, system landscape, or recent changes to the RFC user passwords.