How To Fix /PF1/MSG_CUST116 - RFC dest is not maintained in Customizing (clr. area &1)

/PF1/MSG_CUST116 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_CUST -

• Message number: 116

• Message text: RFC dest is not maintained in Customizing (clr. area &1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_CUST116 - RFC dest is not maintained in Customizing (clr. area &1) ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_CUST116 RFC dest is not maintained in Customizing (clr. area &1) indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of an RFC (Remote Function Call) destination in the SAP system. This error typically arises when the system is trying to access a remote system or service, but the necessary RFC destination has not been properly defined in the system's Customizing settings.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing RFC Destination: The specified RFC destination for the clearing area (indicated by &1) is not maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The RFC destination may exist but is incorrectly configured, leading to connectivity issues.
  Transport Layer Issues: If the RFC destination was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly set up in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the RFC destination.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction code SM59 in the SAP GUI.
  Check if the RFC