How To Fix RA220 - You must specify an RFC destination

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RA - Monitoring structure dialog message

• Message number: 220

• Message text: You must specify an RFC destination

What causes this issue?

You want to monitor a remote system using RFC. To do this, you must
specify both the system that you want to monitor and its RFC
destination. You have not specified the RFC destination for this system.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Specify the RFC destination. See the online documentation for help on
this.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RA220 - You must specify an RFC destination ?

  The SAP error message RA220, which states "You must specify an RFC destination," typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a function that requires a Remote Function Call (RFC) destination, but the destination has not been specified or is not correctly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Missing RFC Destination: The most common cause is that the RFC destination required for the operation is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The RFC destination may be defined but incorrectly configured, leading to connection issues.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified RFC destination.
  Programmatic Errors: If the error occurs in a custom program or report, there may be a coding issue where the RFC destination is not being set properly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction code SM59 (RFC Destinations).
  Check if the required RFC destination is defined. If not, create a new RFC destination by clicking on "Create" and filling in the necessary details (e.g., target host, system number, client, etc.).
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the RFC destination is configured correctly. Test the connection using the "Connection Test" option in SM59 to verify that it can connect to the target system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to use the RFC destination. This may involve checking user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If the error arises from a custom program, review the code to ensure that the RFC destination is being specified correctly. Look for any hardcoded values or missing parameters.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the RFC destination is part of a specific SAP module or integration, consult the relevant SAP documentation or notes for any additional configuration steps that may be required.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM59: Manage RFC destinations.
  SE37: Function module for checking RFC calls.
  SU01: User maintenance to check user authorizations.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message RA220.
  
  
  Logs and Traces: If the issue persists, consider checking system logs (transaction SM21) or using transaction ST22 for dumps to gather more information about the error context.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RA220 error and ensure that the necessary RFC destination is specified and functioning correctly.