How To Fix CNV_PE496 - RFC destination error - RFC destination: &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_PE - General messages for posting engine

• Message number: 496

• Message text: RFC destination error - RFC destination: &1

What causes this issue?

Synchronizing the RFC destination &V1& failed.
Function module RFC_READ_R3_DESTINATION returned sy-subrc = &V2&

System Response

Error

How to fix this error?

Check the destination &V1& manually with SM59.

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_PE496 - RFC destination error - RFC destination: &1 ?

  The SAP error message CNV_PE496 indicates an issue with the Remote Function Call (RFC) destination in the SAP system. This error typically arises during data migration or conversion processes, particularly when using the SAP Landscape Transformation (SLT) or other data migration tools.
  Cause:
  The error message CNV_PE496 RFC destination error - RFC destination: &1 suggests that there is a problem with the specified RFC destination (denoted by &1). Common causes include:
  
  Incorrect RFC Destination Configuration: The RFC destination may not be correctly configured in the SAP system.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues between the systems involved.
  Authorization Issues: The user credentials used for the RFC connection may not have the necessary authorizations.
  System Availability: The target system specified in the RFC destination may be down or not reachable.
  Incorrect Parameters: The parameters set in the RFC destination might be incorrect or incomplete.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CNV_PE496 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  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, 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 working properly.
  If the test fails, review the error message for more details.
  
  
  
  Check Network Connectivity:
  
  Ensure that there are no network issues preventing communication between the systems.
  You can use tools like ping or telnet to check connectivity to the target system.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user credentials used for the RFC connection have the necessary authorizations to perform the required actions.
  
  
  
  Check System Availability:
  
  Verify that the target system is up and running and that there are no issues with the SAP services.
  
  
  
  Review Parameters:
  
  Check the parameters set in the RFC destination for any discrepancies or missing information.
  
  
  
  Consult Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SM21) and the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages that might provide more context.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  RFC Destinations: RFC destinations are used in SAP to define how to connect to other SAP systems or external systems. They can be configured in transaction SM59.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues related to RFC destinations or the specific error message.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for the specific data migration tool or process you are using, as it may provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the CNV_PE496 error in your SAP system.