How To Fix MDG_TR042 - RFC error with destination &1 -> see long text

MDG_TR042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_TR - MDG: Transport Tool

• Message number: 042

• Message text: RFC error with destination &1 -> see long text

What causes this issue?

Error text:
&V2&
&V3&

System Response

The RFC destination does not work or the connection was interrupted.

How to fix this error?

Check RFC destination &V1& (Transaction SM59).

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_TR042 - RFC error with destination &1 -> see long text ?

  The SAP error message MDG_TR042 typically indicates an issue with Remote Function Call (RFC) communication in the context of Master Data Governance (MDG). The error message suggests that there is a problem with the specified RFC destination, which is used for communication between different SAP systems or between an SAP system and an external system.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  RFC Destination Configuration: The RFC destination specified in the error message may not be correctly configured. This could include incorrect connection parameters, such as the target system's hostname, system number, client, user credentials, etc.
  
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues preventing the SAP system from reaching the target system specified in the RFC destination.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user credentials used in the RFC destination may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the required operations.
  
  
  Target System Down: The target system may be down or not reachable due to maintenance or other issues.
  
  
  Firewall Restrictions: Firewalls or security