How To Fix CNVMBTRFC116 - For role &1 a destination is mandatory.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNVMBTRFC - Messages used in RFC Management and its objects

• Message number: 116

• Message text: For role &1 a destination is mandatory.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNVMBTRFC116 - For role &1 a destination is mandatory. ?

  The SAP error message CNVMBTRFC116 indicates that a destination is mandatory for a specific role in the context of a conversion or migration process. This error typically arises in scenarios involving the SAP Landscape Transformation (SLT) or during data migration activities where specific roles require a defined destination for data transfer.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A role that is being processed does not have an associated destination defined in the system.
  The destination is required for the role to function correctly, especially in scenarios involving remote function calls (RFC) or data transfers.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error CNVMBTRFC116, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Role Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code related to the role configuration (e.g., PFCG for role maintenance).
  Verify that the role in question has the necessary settings and that a destination is defined.
  
  
  
  Define Destination:
  
  If a destination is missing, you need to define it. This can typically be done in transaction SM59 (RFC Destinations).
  Create or modify the RFC destination that corresponds to the role, ensuring that it is correctly configured for the intended use.
  
  
  
  Assign Destination to Role:
  
  Once the destination is created, go back to the role configuration and assign the newly created destination to the role.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user or service account executing the migration has the necessary authorizations to access the defined destination.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the role can function as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SM59: RFC Destinations
  SU01: User Maintenance (to check user authorizations)
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on role management and RFC configuration.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or patches related to this error.
  
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or consulting SAP support for further assistance.