How To Fix OIUXI157 - RFC destination &1 is invalid.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OIUXI - Ownership Interface

• Message number: 157

• Message text: RFC destination &1 is invalid.

What causes this issue?

RFC destinatin &v1& is not valid.

System Response

The system cannot proceed with any outbound communications.

How to fix this error?

To see a list of valid RFC destinations or to create a new RFC
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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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OIUXI157 - RFC destination &1 is invalid. ?

  The SAP error message OIUXI157, which states "RFC destination &1 is invalid," typically indicates that there is an issue with the Remote Function Call (RFC) destination specified in your SAP system. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to connect to another SAP system or when executing a function module that requires an RFC connection.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect RFC Destination Name: The specified RFC destination does not exist or is misspelled.
  Configuration Issues: The RFC destination may not be properly configured in the SAP system.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems preventing access to the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified RFC destination.
  Inactive or Unavailable System: The target system may be down or not reachable.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction code SM59 in the SAP GUI.
  Look for the specified RFC destination (replace &1 with the actual name).
  Verify that the destination exists and is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Test the Connection:
  
  In SM59, select the RFC destination and use the "Test Connection" button to check if the connection is working.
  If the test fails, check the error message for more details.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the connection type (e.g., T, 3, etc.) is appropriate for your use case.
  Check the settings for the target host, system number, and client.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the function has the necessary authorizations to access the RFC destination.
  
  
  
  Network Troubleshooting:
  
  Verify that there are no firewall or network issues preventing access to the target system.
  Check if the target system is up and running.
  
  
  
  Consult Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SM21) for any related error messages that might provide additional context.
  
  
  
  Contact Basis Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis team for further investigation.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  RFC Types: Understand the different types of RFC connections (e.g., synchronous, asynchronous, transactional).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to RFC connections.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on configuring and troubleshooting RFC destinations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the RFC destination error OIUXI157.