How To Fix D-280 - A target RFC destination for the transfer of data must be maintained!

D-280 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: D- -

• Message number: 280

• Message text: A target RFC destination for the transfer of data must be maintained!

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message D-280 - A target RFC destination for the transfer of data must be maintained! ?

  The SAP error message D-280 indicates that a target RFC (Remote Function Call) destination for the transfer of data has not been maintained. This error typically occurs when a program or transaction attempts to execute a remote function call but cannot find the necessary configuration for the destination.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing RFC Destination: The most common cause is that the required RFC destination has not been created or is not properly configured in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The RFC destination may exist but could be incorrectly configured, leading to connection issues.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified RFC destination.
  Network Issues: There could be network connectivity issues preventing access to the target system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create or Maintain RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction code SM59 (RFC Destinations).
  Check if the required RFC destination exists. If not, create a new one.
  If it exists, ensure that it is correctly configured with the appropriate connection