How To Fix CNVMBTRFC146 - Change password of destination &1 in the definition tab

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 146

• Message text: Change password of destination &1 in the definition tab

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNVMBTRFC146 - Change password of destination &1 in the definition tab ?

  The SAP error message CNVMBTRFC146 indicates that there is an issue with the password of a destination in the definition tab of a conversion or migration project. This typically occurs in the context of using the SAP Landscape Transformation (SLT) or other data migration tools where RFC (Remote Function Call) destinations are configured.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Expired Password: The password for the specified RFC destination has expired or has been changed in the target system without updating it in the source system.
  Incorrect Password: The password entered for the RFC destination is incorrect.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the RFC destination itself, such as missing or incorrect parameters.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 in the SAP GUI.
  Locate the RFC destination that is mentioned in the error message (denoted as &1).
  Check the connection settings and ensure that the destination is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Update Password:
  
  If the password has changed, update it in the RFC destination settings:
  
  Select the RFC destination and click on the "Logon & Security" tab.
  Update the password in the "Password" field.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  
  
  Test Connection:
  
  After updating the password, test the connection by clicking on the "Connection Test" button in the SM59 transaction.
  Ensure that the connection is successful.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user associated with the RFC destination has the necessary authorizations in both the source and target systems.
  
  
  
  Check for Other Issues:
  
  If the problem persists, check for network issues, firewall settings, or other connectivity problems that might be affecting the RFC connection.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM59: To manage RFC destinations.
  SU01: To manage user accounts and passwords.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on configuring RFC destinations and troubleshooting RFC connection issues.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to the CNVMBTRFC146 error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CNVMBTRFC146 error and ensure that the RFC destination is correctly configured for your migration or conversion project.