How To Fix CMS169 - RFC Desintation &1 Incorrect (&2 Instead of &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS - KPro: Content Management Service

• Message number: 169

• Message text: RFC Desintation &1 Incorrect (&2 Instead of &3)

What causes this issue?

The RFC destination &v1& does not correspond to the standard values:
&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 the RFC
destinations</>. If necessary, the system automatically creates the
destination with the standard values.

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS169 - RFC Desintation &1 Incorrect (&2 Instead of &3) ?

  The SAP error message CMS169 indicates an issue with the RFC (Remote Function Call) destination configuration. The message typically states that the specified RFC destination is incorrect, and it provides details about the expected and actual values.
  Cause:
  The error message CMS169 usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect RFC Destination Configuration: The RFC destination specified in the system is not correctly configured or does not exist.
  Mismatch in Parameters: The parameters or settings in the RFC destination do not match the expected values. This could include issues with the connection type, user credentials, or other settings.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues preventing the system from reaching the specified RFC destination.
  Authorization Issues: The user or system may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified RFC destination.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CMS169 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check RFC Destination Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SM59 in the SAP GUI.
  Locate the RFC destination that is causing the issue.
  Verify that the destination is correctly configured, including the connection type, target host, and system number.
  
  
  
  Test the RFC Connection:
  
  In transaction SM59, select the RFC destination and click on the "Connection Test" button to check if the connection is successful.
  If the test fails, review the error message for more details.
  
  
  
  Review Parameters:
  
  Ensure that the parameters (like user credentials, client, etc.) in the RFC destination match the expected values.
  If necessary, update the parameters to correct any discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Check Network Connectivity:
  
  Ensure that there are no network issues preventing the connection to the RFC destination.
  You can use tools like ping or telnet to check connectivity to the target host.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user or system has the necessary authorizations to access the RFC destination.
  Check the roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  If the issue persists, check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM59: Manage RFC Destinations
  ST22: Dump Analysis (if applicable)
  SLG1: Application Log (for additional logging information)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on RFC destinations and troubleshooting connectivity issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the CMS169 error in your SAP system.