How To Fix RA663 - RFC destination &1 does not exist; entry for &2 is not changed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RA - Monitoring structure dialog message

• Message number: 663

• Message text: RFC destination &1 does not exist; entry for &2 is not changed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RA663 - RFC destination &1 does not exist; entry for &2 is not changed ?

  The SAP error message RA663 indicates that there is an issue with an RFC (Remote Function Call) destination that is required for a specific operation. The message typically means that the system is trying to access a remote system or service, but the specified RFC destination does not exist or is not configured correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent RFC Destination: The specified RFC destination (indicated by &1) does not exist in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The RFC destination may exist but is incorrectly configured (e.g., wrong connection parameters).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the RFC destination.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues preventing access to the remote system.
  Transport Layer Issues: If this is related to a transport request, the transport layer may not be set up correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction code SM59 in the SAP GUI.
  Look for the RFC destination specified in the error message (&1).
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it. If it does exist, check its configuration.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify RFC Destination:
  
  If creating a new RFC destination, ensure you provide the correct connection type (e.g., TCP/IP), target host, system number, and other relevant parameters.
  If modifying, ensure that the connection parameters are correct and test the connection using the "Test Connection" button.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to access the RFC destination.
  
  
  
  Network Connectivity:
  
  Verify that the network connection to the target system is functioning correctly. You can use tools like ping or telnet to check connectivity.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Layer:
  
  If this error occurs during a transport operation, ensure that the transport layer is correctly configured and that the transport routes are set up properly.
  
  
  
  Check Logs:
  
  Review the system logs (transaction SM21) and the RFC trace (transaction SM58) for any additional error messages that may provide more context.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  RFC Destinations: These are used in SAP to define how to connect to other SAP systems or external systems. They can be configured for various types of connections, including TCP/IP, HTTP, and more.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM59: Manage RFC destinations.
  SM21: View system logs.
  SM58: Monitor asynchronous RFC calls.
  
  
  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 RA663 error and ensure that the RFC destination is correctly set up and accessible.