How To Fix CMS_COMMON008 - Define RFC destination for application &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_COMMON - Message Class for Common Service Functions

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Define RFC destination for application &1

What causes this issue?

The remote function call (RFC) destination is not maintained in the
system.You must maintain the destinations for the applications that are
in a different system and require remote access to Collateral
Management. You can maintain the RFC destinations in the Implementation
Guide (IMG) Customizing for Collateral Management.

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?

Maintain the RFC destination for the application using the
Implementation Guide (IMG) activity <DS:SIMG.SIMG_CMS_RFC_DES>Define RFC
Destination</>.

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 CMS_COMMON008 - Define RFC destination for application &1 ?

  The SAP error message CMS_COMMON008 indicates that there is a missing or incorrectly configured RFC (Remote Function Call) destination for a specific application. This error typically arises in the context of SAP systems that require communication between different components or systems, such as when using the Central Management Server (CMS) in SAP BusinessObjects or other SAP applications.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing RFC Destination: The specified application does not have an RFC destination defined in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The existing RFC destination may be incorrectly configured, leading to communication issues.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the defined RFC destination.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues preventing the SAP system from reaching the specified destination.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 in the SAP GUI.
  Check if the required RFC destination is defined. If not, create a new RFC destination.
  Ensure that the destination type is appropriate (e.g., T for TCP/IP