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

ILM_STOR_MISC157 - Overview

• 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