How To Fix CRM_ORDER046 - No RFC destination is maintained for external credit check (&1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_ORDER - Document Processing for Messages (General)

• Message number: 046

• Message text: No RFC destination is maintained for external credit check (&1)

What causes this issue?

No RFC destination is maintained for the external credit check in the
SMOFPARSFA view.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Use transaction SM30 to maintain the RFC destination in the SMOFPARSFA
view under the entry '&V1' on which you wish to execute the
external credit check.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_ORDER046 - No RFC destination is maintained for external credit check (&1) ?

  The SAP error message CRM_ORDER046 indicates that there is no RFC (Remote Function Call) destination maintained for the external credit check in the SAP system. This error typically occurs when the system attempts to perform a credit check during the processing of a sales order or other related transactions, but it cannot find the necessary configuration to connect to the external credit checking system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing RFC Destination: The primary cause of this error is that the RFC destination for the external credit check is not defined in the SAP system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the credit management settings in the SAP system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the RFC destination.
  Network Issues: There could be network connectivity issues preventing the SAP system from reaching the external credit check service.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CRM_ORDER046 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction code SM59 in the SAP GUI.
  Check if the RFC destination for the external credit check is defined. If it is not, you will need to create it.
  Ensure that the destination is configured correctly with the appropriate connection parameters (e.g., target host, system number, client, user credentials).
  
  
  
  Maintain Credit Management Settings:
  
  Go to transaction code OB45 to check the credit management settings.
  Ensure that the external credit check is properly configured and that the relevant settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Test RFC Connection:
  
  In transaction SM59, select the RFC destination and use the "Connection Test" option to verify that the connection to the external system is working correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to access the RFC destination and perform credit checks.
  
  
  
  Review Network Configuration:
  
  If the RFC destination is correctly set up but still not working, check for any network issues that might be preventing the SAP system from reaching the external credit check service.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis team for any specific configurations or requirements related to external credit checks.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or patches related to this error.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the CRM_ORDER046 error in your SAP system.