How To Fix APO_BAPI222 - An RFC destination must be specified for the remote call

APO_BAPI222 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APO_BAPI - Message Class for APO BAPIs

• Message number: 222

• Message text: An RFC destination must be specified for the remote call

What causes this issue?

You want to call the function module in another system but have not
specified an RFC destination. To call a function module in a different
system, a relevant RFC destination must be entered for the system.

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?

Choose an RFC destination that already exists. If an RFC destination
does not yet exist, you can create one using the <DS:TRAN.SM59>Maintain
RFC Destinations</> transaction.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APO_BAPI222 - An RFC destination must be specified for the remote call ?

  The SAP error message APO_BAPI222 indicates that an RFC (Remote Function Call) destination has not been specified for a remote call in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). This error typically occurs when a BAPI (Business Application Programming Interface) is called that requires communication with another SAP system or instance, but the necessary configuration for the RFC destination is missing or incorrect.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing RFC Destination: The RFC destination that the BAPI is trying to call is not defined in the SAP system.
  Incorrect RFC Destination: The specified RFC destination is incorrect or not properly configured.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified RFC destination.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues preventing the system from reaching the specified RFC destination.
  Configuration Errors: There may be errors in the configuration of the BAPI or the related function module.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 in the