How To Fix BGRFC557 - bgRFC Dest. Config. &1: Destination has an incorrect type

BGRFC557 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BGRFC - qRFC - New Background RFC

• Message number: 557

• Message text: bgRFC Dest. Config. &1: Destination has an incorrect type

What causes this issue?

Only the following types are defined as destinations for bgRFC: ABAP
connections, logical connections, and TCP/IP connections.

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?

Create destination configurations only for these types of RFC
connections.

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 BGRFC557 - bgRFC Dest. Config. &1: Destination has an incorrect type ?

  The SAP error message BGRFC557 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a background RFC (bgRFC) destination. Specifically, the error message states that the destination has an incorrect type. This typically occurs when the bgRFC destination is not set up correctly or is not compatible with the expected configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Destination Type: The bgRFC destination may be configured with a type that is not suitable for bgRFC processing. For example, it might be set as a TCP/IP connection instead of a bgRFC connection.
  Missing Configuration: The bgRFC destination may not be properly defined in the system, or it may be missing required parameters.
  Network Issues: There could be underlying network issues that prevent the bgRFC destination from being reached or recognized correctly.
  System Configuration: The SAP system may not be configured to handle bgRFC calls properly, or there may be inconsistencies in the configuration.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Destination Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 (RFC Destinations).
  Locate