How To Fix /AIF/API_CUST098 - Failed to update RFC configuration &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /AIF/API_CUST -

• Message number: 098

• Message text: Failed to update RFC configuration &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /AIF/API_CUST098 - Failed to update RFC configuration &1 ?

  The SAP error message /AIF/API_CUST098 Failed to update RFC configuration &1 typically indicates an issue with the configuration of Remote Function Calls (RFC) in the Application Interface Framework (AIF). This error can arise due to various reasons, including incorrect settings, missing authorizations, or issues with the underlying system configuration.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect RFC Destination: The RFC destination specified may not be correctly configured or may not exist.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the operation may not have the necessary authorizations to update the RFC configuration.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the systems involved.
  System Configuration Errors: There could be issues with the AIF configuration or the underlying SAP system settings.
  Data Consistency Issues: The data being used to update the RFC configuration may not be consistent or valid.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 and verify that the RFC destination is correctly configured.
  Test the connection to ensure it is working properly.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the