How To Fix DB6PM080 - This is not the local system, please specify an RFC destination

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DB6PM - DB2 UDB for UNIX, Windows: Performance Monitoring

• Message number: 080

• Message text: This is not the local system, please specify an RFC destination

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB6PM080 - This is not the local system, please specify an RFC destination ?

  The SAP error message DB6PM080 indicates that the system is trying to perform an operation that requires a connection to a remote system, but it is not able to identify the local system correctly. This typically occurs in scenarios involving database operations or when trying to access remote systems via Remote Function Call (RFC).
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect RFC Destination: The RFC destination specified in the configuration is either incorrect or not defined in the system.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues preventing the local system from reaching the specified remote system.
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to recognize itself as the local system, or there may be issues with the SAP instance configuration.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified RFC destination.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 in the SAP GUI.
  Verify that the RFC destination you are trying to use is correctly defined and is pointing to the right target system.
  Test the connection to ensure that it is working properly.
  
  
  
  Verify System Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the system is correctly configured as a local system. Check the instance profile and parameters to confirm that the system ID (SID) and instance number are correctly set.
  Check the TMS (Transport Management System) configuration if applicable.
  
  
  
  Network Connectivity:
  
  Ensure that there are no network issues preventing communication between the systems. You can use tools like ping or telnet to check connectivity to the remote system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the operation has the necessary authorizations to access the RFC destination. You may need to check user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SM21) and the developer trace files (transaction ST11) for any additional error messages or information that could provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  RFC (Remote Function Call): A protocol used in SAP systems to enable communication between different SAP systems or between SAP and non-SAP systems.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM59: Manage RFC destinations.
  SM21: System log.
  ST11: Developer traces.
  
  
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the DB6PM080 error in your SAP system.