Error
Error Code:
507
SAP S/4HANA Error 507: Invalid Agent Name SQL
Description
This error, ERR_SQL_INV_AGENT, indicates that an agent name referenced in an SQL operation or system configuration within SAP S/4HANA is not recognized or valid. It typically occurs when a database agent, often used for background tasks or data processing, is incorrectly specified or has not been properly registered.
Error Message
ERR_SQL_INV_AGENT
Known Causes
3 known causesIncorrect Agent Name Entry
The agent name specified in the SQL statement, script, or configuration contains a typo or refers to an agent that does not exist in the system.
Agent Not Registered
The required database agent has not been properly registered, activated, or configured within the SAP S/4HANA environment or its underlying database.
Insufficient Permissions
The user account or system process attempting to utilize the agent lacks the necessary authorizations or permissions to access or execute the specified agent.
Solutions
4 solutions available1. Verify Agent Configuration in SAP Gateway medium
Ensures the SAP Gateway agent is correctly registered and configured.
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Log in to your SAP S/4HANA system using a user with appropriate authorization (e.g., SAP_ALL).
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Execute transaction code SMGW (Gateway Monitor).
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Navigate to Goto -> Environment -> Gateway Security -> Agents.
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Review the list of registered agents. Ensure that the agent name causing the error is present and has a valid status (e.g., 'Registered', 'Active').
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If the agent is not listed or has an invalid status, investigate the agent's configuration on the source system (where the agent is running). This might involve checking the agent's configuration file or service status.
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Restart the SAP Gateway on the S/4HANA system if necessary. This can be done via SMGW -> Goto -> Exit Gateway -> Start.
2. Check RFC Destination Configuration medium
Verifies that the RFC destination pointing to the agent is correctly set up.
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Log in to your SAP S/4HANA system.
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Execute transaction code SM59 (RFC Destinations).
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Locate the RFC destination that is being used to connect to the agent reporting the error.
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Double-click on the RFC destination to view its details. Pay close attention to the 'Program ID' field under the 'Registered Server Program' section. This 'Program ID' must exactly match the registered name of the agent on the Gateway.
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If the 'Program ID' is incorrect, update it to match the agent's registered name. Save the changes.
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Perform a 'Connection Test' and 'Unicode Test' from SM59 to ensure the RFC destination is functioning correctly.
3. Validate Agent Registration on SAP Gateway Host advanced
Confirms that the agent is properly registered with the SAP Gateway on its host machine.
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Access the operating system of the SAP Gateway host (the system where the agent is running).
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Locate the SAP Gateway log files. These are typically found in the work directory of the SAP instance (e.g., `/usr/sap/<SID>/<INSTANCE>/work/gateway.log` or similar).
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Search the gateway logs for messages related to agent registration or connection attempts. Look for any errors or warnings that indicate a problem with the agent's registration or communication.
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If you are using a specific agent software (e.g., SAP Data Services, SAP PI/PO adapters), check its own logs for any errors during startup or registration.
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Ensure that the agent service or process is running and configured to register with the correct SAP Gateway host and Program ID.
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If the agent is not registering, try restarting the agent service and/or the SAP Gateway on the S/4HANA system.
4. Review SAP Notes for Known Issues easy
Checks for SAP Notes that address specific instances of error 507.
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Log in to the SAP Support Portal (launchpad.support.sap.com).
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Navigate to the 'SAP Notes and KBA' section.
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Search for 'Error 507' or 'ERR_SQL_INV_AGENT' in conjunction with your SAP S/4HANA version and related components (e.g., SAP Gateway, specific integration scenarios).
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Carefully read any relevant SAP Notes or Knowledge Base Articles (KBAs) that appear. These might provide specific workarounds, patches, or configuration guidance for your particular situation.
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Apply any recommended patches or implement the suggested configuration changes as per the SAP Note instructions.