How To Fix /IWBEP/CM_MGW_GENER036 - RFC '&1' at destination '&2' not valid combination

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/CM_MGW_GENER -

• Message number: 036

• Message text: RFC '&1' at destination '&2' not valid combination

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_MGW_GENER036 - RFC '&1' at destination '&2' not valid combination ?

  The SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_MGW_GENER036 indicates that there is an issue with the Remote Function Call (RFC) destination in the context of the SAP Gateway. Specifically, the error message states that the RFC destination '&1' at destination '&2' is not a valid combination. This typically occurs when there is a misconfiguration in the system regarding the RFC destination or the service being called.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid RFC Destination: The specified RFC destination does not exist or is incorrectly configured in the SAP system.
  Authorization Issues: The user or service account may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified RFC destination.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues preventing access to the specified destination.
  Service Not Registered: The service you are trying to access may not be properly registered or activated in the SAP Gateway.
  Incorrect Service URL: The URL or endpoint being called may be incorrect or not matching the expected format.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 and verify that the RFC destination specified in the error message exists and is correctly configured.
  Test the connection to the RFC destination to ensure it is reachable.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user or service account has the necessary authorizations to access the RFC destination. You can check this in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Check Service Registration:
  
  Use transaction IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE to check if the service is registered and active. If not, you may need to register or activate it.
  
  
  
  Validate Service URL:
  
  Ensure that the service URL being called is correct. Check for any typos or incorrect parameters.
  
  
  
  Network Configuration:
  
  If the destination is remote, ensure that there are no firewall or network issues preventing access to the destination.
  
  
  
  Check Logs:
  
  Review the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that may provide additional context.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Gateway documentation for more information on configuring RFC destinations and services.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the RFC destination error in SAP.