How To Fix /OSP/A_MSG168 - Please maintain the settings correctly in RFC Destination &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /OSP/A_MSG -

• Message number: 168

• Message text: Please maintain the settings correctly in RFC Destination &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /OSP/A_MSG168 - Please maintain the settings correctly in RFC Destination &1 ?

  The SAP error message /OSP/A_MSG168 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of an RFC (Remote Function Call) destination in your SAP system. This error typically arises when the settings for the specified RFC destination are incomplete or incorrect, preventing the system from establishing a connection to the target system.
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Configuration: The RFC destination may not have all the required parameters filled in, such as the target host, system number, client, user, password, etc.
  Incorrect Parameters: The parameters provided in the RFC destination may be incorrect, leading to connection failures.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues between the SAP systems involved.
  Authorization Issues: The user credentials provided in the RFC destination may not have the necessary authorizations to connect to the target system.
  Missing or Incorrect Logical System: The logical system name may not be correctly defined in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check RFC Destination Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 in the SAP GUI.
  Locate the RFC destination mentioned in the error message.
  Verify that all required fields are filled in correctly, including:
  
  Target Host
  System Number
  Client
  User
  Password
  
  
  Ensure that the connection type is appropriate (e.g., TCP/IP).
  
  
  
  Test the Connection:
  
  In transaction SM59, select the RFC destination and click on the "Connection Test" button to check if the connection can be established successfully.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user specified in the RFC destination has the necessary authorizations in the target system.
  
  
  
  Review Network Settings:
  
  Check for any network issues that might be preventing the connection. This could include firewall settings, VPN issues, or DNS resolution problems.
  
  
  
  Check Logical System Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the logical system is correctly defined in both the source and target systems. You can check this in transaction BD54.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM59: Manage RFC Destinations
  BD54: Maintain Logical System
  SU01: User Maintenance (to check user authorizations)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring RFC destinations and troubleshooting connectivity issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /OSP/A_MSG168 and ensure that the RFC destination is configured correctly.