How To Fix /IWFND/CM_COS004 - No RFC destination found for system alias '&1'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_COS -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: No RFC destination found for system alias '&1'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/CM_COS004 - No RFC destination found for system alias '&1' ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_COS004 No RFC destination found for system alias '&1' typically indicates that the system is unable to find a Remote Function Call (RFC) destination associated with the specified system alias. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when working with SAP Gateway and OData services.
  Cause:
  
  Missing RFC Destination: The specified system alias does not have a corresponding RFC destination defined in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system alias may be incorrectly configured or misspelled in the settings.
  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 target system.
  System Alias Not Defined: The system alias might not be defined in the SAP Gateway configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 in the SAP GUI.
  Look for the RFC destination that corresponds to the system alias mentioned in the error message.
  If it does not exist, create a new RFC destination with the appropriate settings.
  
  
  
  Verify System Alias Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SPRO and navigate to the relevant configuration for the SAP Gateway.
  Check the settings under SAP Gateway > OData > Configure System Aliases.
  Ensure that the system alias is correctly defined and points to the correct RFC destination.
  
  
  
  Test RFC Connection:
  
  In transaction SM59, select the RFC destination and use the "Connection Test" option to verify that the connection is working properly.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the RFC destination. This may involve checking roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Review Network Configuration:
  
  If the RFC destination is correctly defined but still not working, check for any network issues that might be preventing the connection.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using for any additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM59: Manage RFC Destinations
  SPRO: SAP Reference IMG for configuration
  SE80: Object Navigator for checking OData services
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Logs: Check the system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages that may provide more context.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the RFC destination not being found for the specified system alias.