How To Fix 56093 - Error when reading personnel control record: No RFC destination

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 56 - HR TRAVEL: Messages for Trip Costs Dialog

• Message number: 093

• Message text: Error when reading personnel control record: No RFC destination

What causes this issue?

You use the ALE scenario 'Distribution of Travel Accounting results in
a separate payroll accounting system'.
The control record for payroll accounting could not be read in your
separate payroll accounting system because an error has occurred in
determination of the RFC destination.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Please contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 56093 - Error when reading personnel control record: No RFC destination ?

  The SAP error message 56093, which states "Error when reading personnel control record: No RFC destination," typically occurs when there is an issue with the Remote Function Call (RFC) destination configuration in the SAP system. This error is often encountered in scenarios involving communication between different SAP systems or between an SAP system and an external system.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing RFC Destination: The most common cause of this error is that the required RFC destination is not defined in the SAP system. This can happen if the destination was never created or if it was deleted or incorrectly configured.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The RFC destination may exist but could be incorrectly configured, such as having the wrong connection parameters or credentials.
  
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues preventing the SAP system from reaching the target system defined in the RFC destination.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user or service account being used to access the RFC destination may not have the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction code SM59 in the SAP GUI.
  Check if the required RFC destination exists. If it does not, you will need to create it.
  If it exists, verify that the configuration is correct, including the connection type, target host, and system number.
  
  
  
  Test the RFC Connection:
  
  In transaction SM59, select the RFC destination and use the "Test Connection" button to ensure that the connection can be established successfully.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user or service account has the necessary authorizations to access the RFC destination. You may need to check roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Check Network Connectivity:
  
  Ensure that there are no network issues preventing the SAP system from reaching the target system. This may involve checking firewalls, network routes, and other connectivity issues.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SM21) and the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or information that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or support for further troubleshooting steps specific to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  RFC Destinations: RFC destinations are used in SAP to define how one SAP system communicates with another or with external systems. They can be configured for various types of connections, including TCP/IP, HTTP, and more.
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM59: Manage RFC destinations.
  SM21: View system logs.
  SLG1: View application logs.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the SAP error message 56093.