How To Fix CNV_DMC_UTIL_API004 - RFC destination &1: System error: &2&3&4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_DMC_UTIL_API - Messages for MWB Utility APIs

• Message number: 004

• Message text: RFC destination &1: System error: &2&3&4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV_DMC_UTIL_API004 - RFC destination &1: System error: &2&3&4 ?

  The SAP error message CNV_DMC_UTIL_API004 typically indicates an issue with the Remote Function Call (RFC) destination in the context of data migration or conversion processes, particularly when using the Data Migration Cockpit (DMC) or similar tools. The error message format suggests that there is a system error related to the specified RFC destination.
  Cause:
  
  RFC Destination Issues: The specified RFC destination (&1) may not be correctly configured, or it may be pointing to an incorrect or unavailable system.
  Network Issues: There could be network connectivity problems between the systems involved.
  Authorization Problems: The user credentials used for the RFC connection may not have the necessary authorizations.
  System Configuration: The target or source system may not be properly set up to handle the requested operations.
  System Errors: The error codes &2, &3, and &4 may provide additional context about the specific system error encountered.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check RFC Destination Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 in the SAP GUI.
  Locate the RFC destination specified in the error message.
  Verify that the configuration is correct (e.g., target host, system number, client, user credentials).
  
  
  
  Test the RFC Connection:
  
  In transaction SM59, select the RFC destination and use the "Connection Test" option to check if the connection is successful.
  If the test fails, investigate the error message returned.
  
  
  
  Review Network Connectivity:
  
  Ensure that there are no network issues preventing communication between the systems.
  Check firewall settings, VPN connections, or any other network configurations that might block the connection.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user specified in the RFC destination has the necessary authorizations to perform the required operations in both the source and target systems.
  
  
  
  Review System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SM21) and the developer trace (transaction ST22) for any additional error messages or information that could help diagnose the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after performing the above checks, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance, providing them with the full error message and any relevant logs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM59: RFC Destinations
  SM21: System Log
  ST22: Dump Analysis
  SICF: HTTP Service Hierarchy Maintenance (for web services)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for the Data Migration Cockpit and RFC connections for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying issue causing the CNV_DMC_UTIL_API004 error.