How To Fix D-133 - The server usability check failed as no RFC destination was provided

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: D- -

• Message number: 133

• Message text: The server usability check failed as no RFC destination was provided

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message D-133 - The server usability check failed as no RFC destination was provided ?

  The SAP error message D-133 indicates that a server usability check has failed because no RFC (Remote Function Call) destination was provided. This typically occurs in scenarios where a system is trying to connect to another SAP system or service, but the necessary configuration for the RFC destination is missing or incorrect.
  Cause:
  
  Missing RFC Destination: The most common cause is that the RFC destination required for the operation is not defined in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The RFC destination may be defined, but it could be incorrectly configured (e.g., wrong connection parameters, incorrect user credentials).
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the operation may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified RFC destination.
  Network Issues: There could be network connectivity issues preventing the SAP system from reaching the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction code SM59 in the SAP GUI.
  Check if the required RFC destination is defined. If not, create a new RFC destination by clicking on "Create" and filling in the necessary details (e.g., target host, system number, client, user, password).
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If the RFC destination exists, verify that all the connection parameters are correct. This includes the target system's hostname, instance number, and any required logon credentials.
  Test the connection using the "Connection Test" button in SM59 to ensure that the configuration is correct.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the operation has the necessary authorizations to use the RFC destination. This may involve checking roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Network Connectivity:
  
  Check for any network issues that might be preventing the connection to the target system. This could involve checking firewalls, network routes, or DNS resolution.
  
  
  
  Check Logs:
  
  Review the system logs (transaction SM21) and the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages that might provide more context about the failure.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  RFC Destinations: RFC destinations are used in SAP to define how to connect to other SAP systems or external systems. They can be of different types, such as TCP/IP connections, HTTP connections, etc.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM59: Manage RFC destinations.
  SM21: System log.
  SLG1: Application log.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring RFC destinations and troubleshooting connectivity issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the D-133 error and ensure that the necessary RFC destination is properly configured for your SAP system.