How To Fix ESH_ADM_MSG056 - You are not authorized to create RFC destination &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_ADM_MSG - ESH Administration and Monitoring Tool

• Message number: 056

• Message text: You are not authorized to create RFC destination &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_ADM_MSG056 - You are not authorized to create RFC destination &1 ?

  The SAP error message ESH_ADM_MSG056 indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to create a Remote Function Call (RFC) destination in the SAP system. This error typically arises when a user attempts to perform an action that requires specific permissions that they do not possess.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorizations in the user's role. The user may not have the necessary permissions to create or manage RFC destinations, which are essential for enabling communication between different SAP systems or between SAP and non-SAP systems.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system. You can do this by using transaction code SU01 to display the user profile.
  Look for roles assigned to the user that might include the necessary authorizations for creating RFC destinations.
  
  
  
  Assign Required Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you will need to assign a role that includes the required permissions. The relevant authorization object for creating RFC destinations is S_RFC.
  Ensure that the user has the following authorizations:
  
  Activity: 01 (Create)
  Object: RFC destination name (if applicable)
  
  
  You may also need to check for other related authorization objects, such as S_TCODE for transaction access.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify user roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security administrator or BASIS team. They can help you review and adjust the user's authorizations accordingly.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Attempt to create the RFC destination again to verify that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM59: Used to manage RFC destinations.
  SU01: Used to manage user profiles and roles.
  PFCG: Used to manage roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  S_RFC: Authorization object for RFC-related activities.
  S_TCODE: Authorization object for transaction codes.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on managing RFC destinations and user authorizations.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message ESH_ADM_MSG056.