How To Fix /IWBEP/CM_PUBLISH018 - System alias '&1' has no RFC destination

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/CM_PUBLISH -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: System alias '&1' has no RFC destination

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_PUBLISH018 - System alias '&1' has no RFC destination ?

  The SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_PUBLISH018 System alias '&1' has no RFC destination typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway or OData services when the system alias defined in the configuration does not have a corresponding RFC (Remote Function Call) destination set up in the SAP system. This can prevent the system from properly connecting to the backend system or service.
  Cause:
  
  Missing RFC Destination: The specified system alias does not have an associated RFC destination in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system alias may be incorrectly configured or may not exist in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, the RFC destination may not have been included or set up correctly in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check System Alias Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SPRO.
  Navigate to SAP NetWeaver > Gateway > OData Channel > Configuration > System Aliases.
  Verify that the system alias specified in the error message exists and is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Create or Update RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction code SM59.
  Check if the RFC destination corresponding to the system alias exists.
  If it does not exist, create a new RFC destination:
  
  Choose the appropriate type (usually "ABAP Connection").
  Enter the necessary connection details (target host, system number, client, etc.).
  
  
  If it exists but is not working, check the connection settings and test the connection to ensure it is functioning correctly.
  
  
  
  Assign RFC Destination to System Alias:
  
  In the system alias configuration, ensure that the RFC destination is correctly assigned to the system alias.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the RFC destination.
  
  
  
  Transport Considerations:
  
  If the configuration was transported, ensure that the RFC destination was also transported or manually created in the target system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO: For configuration settings.
  SM59: For managing RFC destinations.
  SE80: For checking OData service definitions.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on configuring system aliases and RFC destinations.
  
  
  Logs and Traces: If the issue persists, check the system logs (transaction SLG1) and the Gateway error logs (transaction /IWFND/ERROR_LOG) for more detailed error messages that can provide additional context.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the system alias has a valid RFC destination configured.