How To Fix CMS168 - RFC destination &1 has incorrect type (&2 instead of &3)


CMS168 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: CMS - KPro: Content Management Service

  • Message number: 168

  • Message text: RFC destination &1 has incorrect type (&2 instead of &3)

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  • What causes this issue?

    The RFC destination &v1& does not correspond to the standard values.
    The RFC destination is of the type &V2& instead of &V3&.

    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?

    Procedure for System Administrators

    Delete the RFC destination &V1& (<DS:TRAN.SM59>Maintain RFC
    destinations</>). If necessary, the system automatically re-creates the
    destination with the standard values.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS168 - RFC destination &1 has incorrect type (&2 instead of &3) ?
    The SAP error message CMS168 indicates that there is an issue with the RFC (Remote Function Call) destination configuration in your SAP system. Specifically, it means that the type of the RFC destination is incorrect. The message provides the following details:
    
    &1: The name of the RFC destination.
    &2: The current type of the RFC destination.
    &3: The expected type of the RFC destination.
    
    Cause
    This error typically occurs when:
    
    The RFC destination is configured incorrectly in the SAP system.
    The destination is expected to be of a certain type (e.g., "T" for TCP/IP connections, "A" for ABAP connections, etc.), but it is set to a different type.
    There may be a mismatch between the expected and actual configuration due to changes in the system or incorrect setup.
    
    Solution
    To resolve the CMS168 error, follow these steps:
    
    
    Check RFC Destination Configuration:
    
    Go to transaction code SM59 in the SAP GUI.
    Locate the RFC destination mentioned in the error message.
    Check the type of the

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