Shortdumps because of missing RFC authorization!?

Question

Hello,
I developed a report, that calls a function module, stored in many other SAP Systems.
This report will be called by hundreds of users. But many of these users do not have the appropriate authorizations to call function modules in other systems. If a call is done, SAP throws a shortdump.
But how can I check first, whether the user has the appropriate authorizations to call RFC modules, without triggering a shortdump?
thx, holger

Answer 1

Hi Holger,
1. I think your worry for checking about authorisation
   for users -
   the triggering point for it is the SHORT DUMP
   which the RFC gives. (if im wrong, let me know)
2. If the RFC does not give short dump,
   then ur query can be solved.
3. It a recommended practice by sap to
   call any RFC function
   using EXCEPTIONS.
   2 standard exceptions are ( they might not be available
   in the definiton of FM)
  EXCEPTIONS
    communication_failure = 1  MESSAGE msg_text
    system_failure        = 2  MESSAGE msg_text.
  You can also get the error message.
4. EG PROGRAM IS BELOW  ( Just copy paste)
REPORT abc.
DATA:    msg_text(80) TYPE c.
CALL FUNCTION 'RFC_PING' DESTINATION 'PRD'
  EXCEPTIONS
    communication_failure = 1  MESSAGE msg_text
    system_failure        = 2  MESSAGE msg_text.
IF sy-subrc <> 0.
*----- MESSAGE
ENDIF.
5. If u call the rfc in above manner
    short dump will not be there. Morevoer
   u can check the text of error message
   and DIAGNOSE THE ERROR.
Hope the above helps.
Regards,
Amit M.
Message was edited by: Amit Mittal