How To Fix FDT_DSM002 - RFC connection &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FDT_DSM - BRFplus: Decision Service Manager

• Message number: 002

• Message text: RFC connection &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDT_DSM002 - RFC connection &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message FDT_DSM002 indicates that there is an issue with an RFC (Remote Function Call) connection in your SAP system. Specifically, the message states that the RFC connection specified (denoted by &1) does not exist. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to access a function module or service that relies on an RFC connection.
  Causes:
  
  Non-existent RFC Connection: The specified RFC connection has not been created in the SAP system.
  Incorrect RFC Name: There may be a typo or incorrect name in the configuration or code that references the RFC connection.
  Connection Deletion: The RFC connection may have been deleted or is no longer valid.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified RFC connection.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues preventing access to the target system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check RFC Connection:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 in the SAP GUI.
  Look for the RFC connection specified in the error message.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Update RFC Connection:
  
  If the connection is missing, create a new RFC connection by clicking on "Create" and filling in the necessary details (like target host, system number, client, etc.).
  If the connection exists but is not working, check the configuration and update it as necessary.
  
  
  
  Verify Connection Name:
  
  Ensure that the name of the RFC connection used in your code or configuration matches exactly with what is defined in SM59.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the function has the necessary authorizations to use the RFC connection.
  
  
  
  Test the Connection:
  
  In SM59, you can test the RFC connection to ensure it is working correctly. This will help identify if there are any network or configuration issues.
  
  
  
  Check for Network Issues:
  
  If the RFC connection is valid but still not working, check for any network issues that might be preventing communication between the systems.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM59: Manage RFC connections.
  SE37: Function module maintenance (to check if the function module is correctly set up).
  SU53: Check authorization issues after an error occurs.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on RFC connections and troubleshooting.
  
  
  Logs: Check system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages that might provide more context.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the RFC connection error FDT_DSM002.