How To Fix MDG_TR081 - RFC connection &1 does not point to local system &2 but to &3

MDG_TR081 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_TR - MDG: Transport Tool

• Message number: 081

• Message text: RFC connection &1 does not point to local system &2 but to &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_TR081 - RFC connection &1 does not point to local system &2 but to &3 ?

  The SAP error message MDG_TR081 indicates an issue with the RFC (Remote Function Call) connection in the Master Data Governance (MDG) system. Specifically, it states that the RFC connection you are trying to use does not point to the local system but to a different system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect RFC Configuration: The RFC destination is configured to point to a different system instead of the local system.
  System Alias Mismatch: The system alias used in the RFC connection does not match the local system's configuration.
  Network Issues: There may be network issues or misconfigurations that cause the system to resolve incorrectly.
  Transport Layer Issues: If you are working in a transport layer, the RFC might be pointing to a different environment (e.g., development instead of production).
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 in the SAP GUI.
  Locate the RFC destination that is causing the issue.
  Verify that the