How To Fix CRM_MKT_EXTERNAL412 - RFC connection &1 not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_MKT_EXTERNAL - CRM MKT: Messages for Interface to External Products

• Message number: 412

• Message text: RFC connection &1 not defined

System Response

INCLUDE CRMT_MKT_RFC_GATE OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE EN

How to fix this error?

Use the F4 help to display possible values.
If you want to create a new RFC connection, you must define it by using
the <DS:TRAN.SM59>Display and maintain RFC destinations</> function.
Note that for direct RFC connections, the necessary data (user and
password) is already stored at the RFC destination (transaction SM59).

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 CRM_MKT_EXTERNAL412 - RFC connection &1 not defined ?

  The SAP error message CRM_MKT_EXTERNAL412 RFC connection &1 not defined typically indicates that there is an issue with the Remote Function Call (RFC) connection that is required for communication between different SAP systems or between an SAP system and an external system. This error suggests that the specified RFC connection (denoted by &1) is not defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing RFC Connection: The specified RFC connection does not exist in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The RFC connection may be incorrectly configured or may have been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified RFC connection.
  Network Issues: There may be network issues preventing the connection from being established.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check RFC Connection:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 in the SAP GUI.
  Look for the RFC connection that corresponds to &1. If it does not exist, you will need to create it.
  If it exists, check its configuration to ensure that it is set up correctly (e.g., target host, system number, client, user credentials).
  
  
  
  Create RFC Connection:
  
  If the RFC connection is missing, create a new one:
  
  In SM59, select the appropriate connection type (e.g., T for TCP/IP connections).
  Enter the necessary details such as the target system's hostname, system number, and client.
  Test the connection to ensure it is working.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to use the RFC connection.
  Check the roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Network Configuration:
  
  Verify that there are no network issues preventing the connection. This may involve checking firewalls, network routes, and ensuring that the target system is reachable.
  
  
  
  Check Logs:
  
  Review the system logs (transaction SM21) and the RFC trace (transaction SM58) for any additional error messages that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to RFC connections for any specific configurations or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM59: Manage RFC connections.
  SM21: System log.
  SM58: Asynchronous RFC (aRFC) monitor.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to RFC connections and the specific error message.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the RFC connection error in your SAP system.