How To Fix ILM_STOR_MISC156 - No valid RFC destination exists for ICF service '&1'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ILM_STOR_MISC -

• Message number: 156

• Message text: No valid RFC destination exists for ICF service '&1'

What causes this issue?

There is no RFC destination that is specified for ICF service <ZK>&V1&
</> on the host <ZK>&V2&.</>

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

1. Run the transaction <LS>SM59</>.
2. Create an RFC destination of type <LB>G</> that corresponds to the
ICF service <ZK>&V1&</> on the host <ZK>&V2&.</>

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ILM_STOR_MISC156 - No valid RFC destination exists for ICF service '&1' ?

  The SAP error message ILM_STOR_MISC156 indicates that there is no valid RFC (Remote Function Call) destination configured for the ICF (Internet Communication Framework) service specified in the error message. This typically occurs in the context of Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) when the system is trying to access a service that requires an RFC connection, but the destination is not set up correctly.
  Cause
  The error can be caused by several factors:
  
  Missing RFC Destination: The required RFC destination for the ICF service is not defined in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The existing RFC destination may be incorrectly configured or inactive.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the RFC destination.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues preventing access to the destination.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 (RFC Destinations).
  Look for the RFC destination that corresponds to the ICF service mentioned in the error message.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Update RFC Destination:
  
  If the destination is missing, create a new RFC destination by clicking on "Create" and filling in the necessary details (e.g., target host, system number, client, user credentials).
  If it exists but is not working, check the configuration settings and ensure they are correct.
  
  
  
  Test the RFC Connection:
  
  After creating or updating the RFC destination, use the "Test Connection" feature in transaction SM59 to ensure that the connection is working properly.
  
  
  
  Check ICF Service:
  
  Go to transaction SICF (Maintain Services) and check if the ICF service is active.
  If it is inactive, activate it.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the RFC destination and the ICF service.
  
  
  
  Network Configuration:
  
  If the RFC destination points to a remote system, ensure that there are no network issues (firewall settings, etc.) that could be blocking the connection.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  ICF Services: These are services that allow HTTP communication in SAP systems. They can be used for web-based applications and services.
  RFC Destinations: These are configurations that define how to connect to other SAP systems or external systems.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM59: For managing RFC destinations.
  SICF: For managing ICF services.
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Check for relevant authorization objects that might restrict access to the RFC destination or ICF service.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ILM_STOR_MISC156 error and ensure that the necessary RFC destination is correctly configured for the ICF service.