How To Fix CNVMBTRFC160 - Control destination &1 not allowed to connect to a remote system.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 160

• Message text: Control destination &1 not allowed to connect to a remote system.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNVMBTRFC160 - Control destination &1 not allowed to connect to a remote system. ?

  The SAP error message CNVMBTRFC160 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the RFC (Remote Function Call) destination in your SAP system. Specifically, it means that the control destination specified is not allowed to connect to a remote system. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly during data migration or when using certain SAP tools that rely on RFC connections.
  Cause:
  
  RFC Destination Configuration: The RFC destination may not be properly configured or may not exist in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user or system trying to establish the connection may not have the necessary authorizations to connect to the specified remote system.
  Network Issues: There may be network-related issues preventing the connection to the remote system.
  System Settings: The settings in the SAP system may restrict connections to certain destinations for security reasons.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 in the SAP GUI.
  Verify that the RFC destination specified in the error message exists and is correctly configured.
  Test the connection to ensure it is working properly.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user or system has the necessary authorizations to connect to the remote system.
  Check the roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Network Configuration:
  
  Ensure that there are no firewall or network issues preventing the connection.
  Check if the remote system is reachable from the SAP system.
  
  
  
  System Settings:
  
  Review the system settings related to RFC connections. Ensure that there are no restrictions in place that would prevent the connection to the specified destination.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps or updates.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM59: To manage and test RFC destinations.
  SU53: To check authorization issues.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Logs: Check system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the CNVMBTRFC160 error message.