How To Fix MDG_TR036 - Specify an existing RFC destination

MDG_TR036 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_TR - MDG: Transport Tool

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Specify an existing RFC destination

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_TR036 - Specify an existing RFC destination ?

  The SAP error message MDG_TR036: "Specify an existing RFC destination" typically occurs in the context of Master Data Governance (MDG) when the system is trying to perform a remote function call (RFC) to another system or instance, but the specified RFC destination is either missing or incorrectly configured.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing RFC Destination: The specified RFC destination does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The RFC destination exists but is not configured correctly (e.g., wrong connection parameters, incorrect user credentials).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified RFC destination.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues preventing the system from reaching the target system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 in the SAP GUI.
  Look for the RFC destination that is being referenced in the error message.
  Ensure that the destination exists and is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify RFC Destination:
  
  If the RFC destination does not exist, create a new one.
  If