How To Fix ECATT149 - No RFC destination maintained for target system &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ECATT - eCATT Messages (Middleware and GUI)

• Message number: 149

• Message text: No RFC destination maintained for target system &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ECATT149 - No RFC destination maintained for target system &1 ?

  The SAP error message ECATT149 indicates that there is no RFC (Remote Function Call) destination maintained for the target system specified in your eCATT (extended Computer Aided Test Tool) script. This error typically occurs when you are trying to execute a test script that requires communication with another SAP system, but the necessary configuration for the RFC destination is missing or incorrect.
  Cause:
  
  Missing RFC Destination: The RFC destination for the target system has not been created in the SAP system where you are executing the eCATT script.
  Incorrect Configuration: The RFC destination exists, but it may not be configured correctly (e.g., wrong connection parameters, incorrect user credentials).
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the eCATT script may not have the necessary authorizations to access the RFC destination.
  Target System Not Available: The target system may be down or not reachable due to network issues.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction code SM59 in the SAP GUI.
  Create a new RFC destination for the target system if it does not exist. Make sure to select the appropriate type (e.g., "T" for TCP/IP connections).
  Fill in the required connection parameters, such as the target host, system number, and client.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If the RFC destination already exists, double-check the configuration settings to ensure they are correct.
  Test the connection using the "Connection Test" button in SM59 to verify that the settings are valid.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the eCATT script has the necessary authorizations to use the RFC destination. This may involve checking roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Network Connectivity:
  
  Verify that the target system is up and running and that there are no network issues preventing access to it.
  
  
  
  Update eCATT Script:
  
  If you have recently changed the target system or its RFC destination, make sure to update the eCATT script to reference the correct RFC destination.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM59: Manage RFC destinations.
  SE37: Function module for testing RFC calls.
  SCAT: eCATT transaction for managing and executing test scripts.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for eCATT and RFC configuration for detailed steps and best practices.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to RFC destinations and eCATT.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ECATT149 error and successfully execute your eCATT scripts.