How To Fix ILM_STOR_MISC157 - RFC dest. '&1': target host = &2; service no. = &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ILM_STOR_MISC -

• Message number: 157

• Message text: RFC dest. '&1': target host = &2; service no. = &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ILM_STOR_MISC157 - RFC dest. '&1': target host = &2; service no. = &3 ?

  The SAP error message ILM_STOR_MISC157 typically indicates an issue with the Remote Function Call (RFC) destination configuration in the context of Information Lifecycle Management (ILM). This error message suggests that there is a problem connecting to the target host specified in the RFC destination.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect RFC Destination Configuration: The RFC destination may not be configured correctly, leading to connection issues.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the SAP system and the target host.
  Service Not Running: The service on the target host may not be running or may be misconfigured.
  Firewall Restrictions: Firewalls or security settings may be blocking the connection to the target host.
  DNS Resolution Issues: The hostname may not be resolving correctly to the IP address of the target host.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check RFC Destination Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 in the SAP GUI.
  Locate the RFC destination that corresponds to the error message.
  Verify that the target host and service number are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Test Connection:
  
  In transaction SM59, select the RFC destination and use the "Connection Test" option to check if the connection can be established successfully.
  
  
  
  Check Network Connectivity:
  
  Ensure that the SAP system can reach the target host. You can use tools like ping or telnet from the command line to test connectivity.
  
  
  
  Verify Service Status:
  
  Ensure that the service on the target host is running and is configured to accept connections on the specified port.
  
  
  
  Review Firewall Settings:
  
  Check if there are any firewall rules that might be blocking the connection to the target host. Adjust the rules if necessary.
  
  
  
  DNS Configuration:
  
  If using a hostname, ensure that it resolves correctly to the target IP address. You can check this using the nslookup or dig command.
  
  
  
  Check Logs:
  
  Review the SAP application logs and system logs for any additional error messages that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation related to ILM and RFC connections for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying cause of the ILM_STOR_MISC157 error message.