How To Fix 5A185 - RFC destination & does not exist in table RFCDES

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5A - Basis Personnel Management

• Message number: 185

• Message text: RFC destination & does not exist in table RFCDES

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5A185 - RFC destination & does not exist in table RFCDES ?

  The SAP error message 5A185 indicates that the specified RFC (Remote Function Call) destination does not exist in the table RFCDES. This error typically occurs when an attempt is made to call a remote function or service, but the system cannot find the required RFC destination configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing RFC Destination: The specified RFC destination has not been created in the SAP system.
  Incorrect RFC Destination Name: The name of the RFC destination being used in the call is misspelled or incorrect.
  Transport Issues: The RFC destination may not have been transported correctly from the development system to the production system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the RFC destination.
  System Configuration: The system may not be properly configured to recognize the RFC destination.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create or Verify RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 in the SAP GUI.
  Check if the RFC destination exists. If it does not, create a new RFC destination with the required parameters.
  Ensure that the destination type (e.g., T, G, or H) is appropriate for your use case.
  
  
  
  Check for Typos:
  
  Verify that the name of the RFC destination used in your code or configuration matches exactly with what is defined in the RFCDES table.
  
  
  
  Transport Configuration:
  
  If the RFC destination was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs to ensure it was included and successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the function has the necessary authorizations to access the RFC destination. You can check this in transaction SU01 for user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the SAP system is properly configured to recognize the RFC destination. This may involve checking network settings, firewall rules, or other system parameters.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM59: Manage RFC destinations.
  SE37: Function module to check if the function module exists.
  SU01: User maintenance to check user authorizations.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on RFC destinations and their configuration.
  
  
  Logs and Traces: Use transaction ST22 for dumps or SM21 for system logs to gather more information about the error context.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5A185 and ensure that the RFC destination is correctly configured and accessible.