How To Fix CNV_PE437 - RFC destination maintained on PCL and posting engine level

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_PE - General messages for posting engine

• Message number: 437

• Message text: RFC destination maintained on PCL and posting engine level

What causes this issue?

The &V3& RFC destination for posting engine project &V1&, area &V2& is
either taken from the PCL package or directly from the posting engine
area.
This is defined in table CNV_PE_PCL_DEST. Either the field PCL_PACKID is
filled (then the PCL package is taken as source) or the field RFC_DEST
is filled (the used RFC destination is taken right from this field).
The program found that both PCL package and RFC destination are filled.
This is inconsistent.

System Response

Error

How to fix this error?

Correct the RFC setting.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV_PE437 - RFC destination maintained on PCL and posting engine level ?

  The SAP error message CNV_PE437 typically indicates an issue with the RFC (Remote Function Call) destination that is maintained at the PCL (Post Conversion Layer) and posting engine level. This error often arises during data migration or conversion processes, particularly when using SAP's tools for data transfer or system conversion.
  Cause:
  
  RFC Destination Configuration: The RFC destination may not be correctly configured or may be missing. This can happen if the destination is not set up in the SAP system or if there are connectivity issues.
  Authorization Issues: The user or service account being used to execute the RFC call may not have the necessary authorizations to access the destination.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the SAP system and the target system defined in the RFC destination.
  System Configuration: The PCL or posting engine may not be properly configured to use the specified RFC destination.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction code SM59 in the SAP GUI.
  Verify that the RFC destination is correctly defined and that the connection type is appropriate (e.g., T for TCP/IP).
  Test the connection to ensure that it is working properly.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user or service account has the necessary authorizations to execute the RFC calls. This may involve checking roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Network Configuration:
  
  Check for any network issues that may be preventing the connection. This could involve checking firewalls, VPNs, or other network configurations.
  
  
  
  PCL and Posting Engine Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the PCL and posting engine to ensure they are set up to use the correct RFC destination.
  Make sure that any necessary parameters or settings are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Logs and Traces:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SM21) and the developer traces (transaction ST22) for any additional error messages or information that could provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Notes or documentation related to the specific version of SAP you are using, as there may be known issues or patches available.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  SAP Help Portal: Utilize the SAP Help Portal for documentation on RFC destinations and data migration processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the CNV_PE437 error message in your SAP system.