How To Fix /AIF/ERROR_HANDLING138 - RFC destination of integration server was not found; message &1

/AIF/ERROR_HANDLING138 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /AIF/ERROR_HANDLING -

• Message number: 138

• Message text: RFC destination of integration server was not found; message &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /AIF/ERROR_HANDLING138 - RFC destination of integration server was not found; message &1 ?

  The SAP error message /AIF/ERROR_HANDLING138 indicates that the system is unable to find the specified RFC (Remote Function Call) destination for the integration server. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Application Interface Framework (AIF) when trying to process messages that require communication with an external system or service.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing RFC Destination: The specified RFC destination does not exist in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The RFC destination may be incorrectly configured or pointing to the wrong target.
  Authorization Issues: The user or service account may not have the necessary authorizations to access the RFC destination.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues preventing access to the target system.
  Integration Server Not Defined: The integration server may not be properly defined in the AIF configuration.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 in the SAP GUI.
  Look for the RFC destination that is referenced in the error message.
  If it does not exist, create a new RFC