problem with ftp_connect function module

[Former Member]

Hi all,

I have to send a file from my sandbox server to a client server...(both are sap servers)...

In ftp_connect..

I am giving host = ip address of the client server...

user = userid of the client server

pwd = scrambled one as obtained from http_scramble

rfc_dest = sapftpa.

But the sy-subrc is failing...

The error is 'attempt to connect to the above host failed..'

Can you plis tell me why this is happening...Also tell me that in host parameter do i need to give the ip address of the target server...

Also can you suggest some reference about ftp from abap as i am new to it and does not have any basic knowledge about the topic to get my concepts clear...But plis help me out with the ftp_connect problem....

[Former Member]

Hi,

Refere this thread,

https://forums.sdn.sap.com/click.jspa?searchID=2382125&messageID=3238355

Reward points if useful..

Regards

Nilesh

[Former Member]

HI Nilesh,

But my problem is still not solved....I am still getting that error..

Am I doing any mistake in giving ip address of the destination server in the host name...

Plis suggest..

[Former Member]

refer to my BLOG...

/people/community.user/blog/2007/01/15/transferring-data-from-sap-to-other-systems

[Former Member]

Hi vijaya,

1. With the help of basis guys, make sure FTP Service

is running on the server, to which u want to send file.

2. Another thing is before writing abap code,

u can from your desktop, use the FTP command utility,

and check.

regards,

amit m.

[Former Member]

Hi amit,

How can I do the 2nd one..Actually i was trying to test ftp connection by the program rsftp002? There i was getting the error...

Does it mean that there is no ftp facility on my server...How can I check that all the necessary settings are there for ftp facility....?

[Former Member]

hi again,

1. from your front-end,

2. Goto Start--->Run

3. Type CMD

4. A new window (command window will get opened)

5. Then type FTP

(For that u should know the FTP command / protocol)

6. Try to open command to connect to server and check.

regards,

amit m.

[Former Member]

Hi amit,

I tried which u mentioned in ur last rply...But when i tried to connect to my sap server from command prompt the login failed..What does it mean?