How To Fix /AIF/RFC_APP003 - No RFC destination maintained for logical system &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /AIF/RFC_APP -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: No RFC destination maintained for logical system &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /AIF/RFC_APP003 - No RFC destination maintained for logical system &1 ?

  The SAP error message /AIF/RFC_APP003 No RFC destination maintained for logical system &1 typically indicates that the system is unable to find a Remote Function Call (RFC) destination for the specified logical system. This can occur in scenarios where the Application Interface Framework (AIF) is trying to communicate with another system but cannot establish a connection due to the absence of the required RFC destination.
  Cause:
  
  Missing RFC Destination: The logical system specified in the error message does not have an associated RFC destination defined in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Logical System Name: The logical system name might be misspelled or incorrectly configured.
  Transport Layer Issues: If the logical system is newly created or recently transported, the RFC destination may not have been set up yet.
  Authorization Issues: The user or system may not have the necessary authorizations to access the RFC destination.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create or Maintain RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction code SM59 (RFC Destinations).
  Check if the RFC destination for the logical system specified in the error message exists.
  If it does not exist, create a new RFC destination:
  
  Click on "Create" and enter the necessary details (e.g., destination name, target host, system number, etc.).
  Ensure that the logical system name matches the one in the error message.
  
  
  If it exists, verify that it is correctly configured and active.
  
  
  
  Check Logical System Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SALE (Logical System) and ensure that the logical system is correctly defined.
  Make sure that the logical system is assigned to the correct client.
  
  
  
  Test the RFC Connection:
  
  After creating or maintaining the RFC destination, use the "Connection Test" feature in SM59 to ensure that the connection is working properly.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user or system has the necessary authorizations to access the RFC destination.
  
  
  
  Review AIF Configuration:
  
  If you are using AIF, check the AIF configuration to ensure that the logical system is correctly set up in the AIF settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM59: Manage RFC Destinations
  SALE: Maintain Logical Systems
  SICF: Activate/Deactivate HTTP Services (if applicable)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring RFC destinations and logical systems.
  
  
  Logs and Traces: Check the AIF logs and traces for additional context on the error, which can help in troubleshooting.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and establish the necessary RFC connection for the specified logical system.