How To Fix PN871 - No RFC destination specified. Scheduler will be terminated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PN -

• Message number: 871

• Message text: No RFC destination specified. Scheduler will be terminated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PN871 - No RFC destination specified. Scheduler will be terminated ?

  The SAP error message PN871 "No RFC destination specified. Scheduler will be terminated" typically occurs in the context of background job scheduling or when trying to execute a program that requires a Remote Function Call (RFC) destination but none has been defined. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Missing RFC Destination: The system is trying to execute a function that requires an RFC destination, but none has been specified in the job or program configuration.
  Configuration Issues: The RFC destination may not be properly configured in the SAP system.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the job may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified RFC destination.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues preventing access to the specified RFC destination.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Define RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 (RFC Destinations).
  Check if the required RFC destination is defined. If not, create a new RFC destination with the necessary parameters.
  
  
  
  Check Job Configuration:
  
  If this error occurs during a scheduled job, check the job configuration in transaction SM37 (Job Monitoring).
  Ensure that the job step that requires the RFC destination has the correct destination specified.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the job has the necessary authorizations to access the RFC destination. This can be checked in transaction SU53 (Authorization Check) after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Test RFC Connection:
  
  Use transaction SM59 to test the RFC connection. Select the RFC destination and click on the "Connection Test" button to ensure it is working correctly.
  
  
  
  Check for Network Issues:
  
  If the RFC destination is defined and configured correctly, check for any network issues that might be preventing the connection to the target system.
  
  
  
  Review Scheduler Settings:
  
  If you are using a specific scheduler (like SAP's own background job scheduler), ensure that it is configured correctly to use the appropriate RFC destination.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM59: Manage RFC Destinations
  SM37: Monitor Background Jobs
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on RFC destinations and background job scheduling.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the PN871 error in your SAP system.