How To Fix ECATT_ODATA_ST155 - Target system &1 does not have an RFC destination

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ECATT_ODATA_ST - eCATT - OData Smoke Test

• Message number: 155

• Message text: Target system &1 does not have an RFC destination

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ECATT_ODATA_ST155 - Target system &1 does not have an RFC destination ?

  The SAP error message ECATT_ODATA_ST155 indicates that the target system specified in your eCATT (extended Computer Aided Test Tool) script does not have a valid RFC (Remote Function Call) destination configured. This can prevent the eCATT from connecting to the target system for testing purposes.
  Cause:
  
  Missing RFC Destination: The target system does not have an RFC destination defined in the SAP system where you are executing the eCATT script.
  Incorrect Configuration: The RFC destination may exist but is incorrectly configured (e.g., wrong connection parameters, incorrect system ID, etc.).
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the eCATT may not have the necessary authorizations to access the RFC destination.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues preventing the connection to the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create or Verify RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 in the SAP GUI.
  Check if the RFC destination for the target system exists. If it does not, create a new RFC destination.
  If it exists, verify that the configuration is correct (e.g., connection type, target host, system number, etc.).
  
  
  
  Test the RFC Connection:
  
  In transaction SM59, select the RFC destination and click on the "Test Connection" button to ensure that the connection is working properly.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the eCATT has the necessary authorizations to use the RFC destination. This may involve checking roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Network Configuration:
  
  If the RFC destination is correctly configured but still not working, check for any network issues that may be preventing the connection to the target system (e.g., firewall settings, network routing).
  
  
  
  Review eCATT Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the eCATT script is correctly referencing the RFC destination. Check the parameters and settings in the eCATT configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM59: For managing RFC destinations.
  SE37: To check the function modules that may be called via RFC.
  SCAT: For managing eCATT 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 eCATT and RFC destinations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ECATT_ODATA_ST155 error and successfully connect to the target system for your eCATT tests.