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Getting Connected

RFC and programming information for RFC client/server programs can be summarized as follows:

  • An RFC connection is always initiated by an RFC client program.

  • An RFC connection is always built up in two steps:

    • Connection from an RFC client to the SAP gateway

    • Connection from the SAP gateway to an RFC server

  • There are different ways of starting or connecting to an RFC server program:

    • An RFC server program can be started by the SAP gateway, by the currently running SAPGUI or by the currently running application server.

    • You can register an RFC server program at an SAP gateway. The program waits for RFC requests from SAP systems.

    For program start-up options while establishing an RFC connection, see RFC Client Programs and RFC Server Programs.