How To Fix CMS173 - RFC destination &1 is using gateway (&2 / &3)

CMS173 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS - KPro: Content Management Service

• Message number: 173

• Message text: RFC destination &1 is using gateway (&2 / &3)

What causes this issue?

The RFC destination &V1& does not have the standard values. The RFC
destination &V1& is using a gateway (&V2& / &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 RFC destination &V1& (<DS:TRAN.SM59>Defining 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 CMS173 - RFC destination &1 is using gateway (&2 / &3) ?

  The SAP error message CMS173 indicates an issue with the RFC (Remote Function Call) destination configuration in your SAP system. Specifically, it suggests that the RFC destination is using a gateway that is not properly configured or is experiencing issues.
  
  Cause:
  
  Gateway 
  Configuration Issues: The specified gateway might not be correctly set up or might be down.
  Network Issues: There could be network connectivity problems between the SAP systems.
  Incorrect RFC Destination Settings: The RFC destination might have incorrect parameters, such as the wrong gateway host or service.
  Multiple Instances: If multiple instances of the SAP system are running, there might be conflicts in the gateway settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Gateway Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code SMGW to check the status of the gateway. Ensure that the gateway is running and properly configured.
  Verify the gateway host and service settings in the RFC destination.
  
  
  
  Verify RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction code SM59 to check the configuration of the RFC destination.
  Ensure that the target