How To Fix BCOM_EC_R103 - The channel of the destination is not known to the routing server '&1'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BCOM_EC_R - BCOM RBR: Messages for Return Codes of Router

• Message number: 103

• Message text: The channel of the destination is not known to the routing server '&1'

What causes this issue?

One of the address types in the destination list is not supported by
the routing server.
The server concerned is '&V1&'.
Further information:
Message from external software component: &V2&
<DS:REPO.RSRTRCDSP>BCOM Rule-Based Routing Trace</>

System Response

The function was not executed.

How to fix this error?

Check the address types and compare them with those supported by the
server.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BCOM_EC_R103 - The channel of the destination is not known to the routing server '&1' ?

  The SAP error message BCOM_EC_R103 indicates that the routing server does not recognize the channel of the destination specified in the error message. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Communication Management (BCM) or SAP Process Integration (PI) when there is a misconfiguration in the communication setup.
  Cause:
  
  Unknown Channel: The channel specified in the destination configuration is not defined or recognized by the routing server.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the communication channels in the SAP system or the routing server.
  Network Issues: There could be network connectivity issues preventing the routing server from accessing the defined channel.
  Typographical Errors: There might be a typo in the destination configuration, leading to the routing server not being able to find the specified channel.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Channel Configuration:
  
  Verify that the channel specified in the destination is correctly configured in the routing server.
  Ensure that the channel is active and properly set up to handle the communication.
  
  
  
  Review Destination Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code SM59 (RFC Destinations) and check the settings for the destination that is causing the error.
  Ensure that the destination is pointing to the correct routing server and that the channel name is correctly specified.
  
  
  
  Check Routing Server Configuration:
  
  Access the configuration of the routing server and ensure that the channel is defined and active.
  If necessary, create or modify the channel configuration to match the expected settings.
  
  
  
  Network Connectivity:
  
  Ensure that there are no network issues preventing communication between the SAP system and the routing server.
  Check firewall settings, network routes, and any other potential connectivity issues.
  
  
  
  Logs and Traces:
  
  Review logs and traces for more detailed error messages that might provide additional context about the issue.
  Use transaction SLG1 to check application logs for any related errors.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the BCOM_EC_R103 error message in your SAP environment.