How To Fix RSAPI_CTC034 - RFC destination to local BW client not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAPI_CTC - Messages to be shown for BW SAPI configurations

• Message number: 034

• Message text: RFC destination to local BW client not maintained

What causes this issue?

Error occurs because the system is configured as a BW system and no RFC
destination is maintained to local BW client from client 000.

System Response

Errors are displayed.

How to fix this error?

Go to transaction RSTPRFC.
Enter BW client, RFC destination to BW client, user and password of the
BW client.
Save entries.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAPI_CTC034 - RFC destination to local BW client not maintained ?

  The SAP error message RSAPI_CTC034 indicates that there is an issue with the RFC (Remote Function Call) destination to the local BW (Business Warehouse) client. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find or access the required RFC destination for communication between the BW system and the local client.
  Cause:
  
  Missing RFC Destination: The RFC destination for the local BW client is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The existing RFC destination may be incorrectly configured or pointing to the wrong client or system.
  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 RFC destination.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSAPI_CTC034 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 in the SAP GUI.
  Look for the RFC destination that corresponds to your local BW client.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Maintain RFC Destination:
  
  If the RFC destination is missing, create a new one:
  
  Click on "Create" and enter the necessary details (e.g., target host, system number, client, user, password).
  Ensure that the connection type is set correctly (usually "3" for ABAP connections).
  
  
  If it exists but is incorrect, modify the existing destination to ensure it points to the correct BW client.
  
  
  
  Test the RFC Connection:
  
  After creating or modifying the RFC destination, use the "Test Connection" feature in SM59 to verify that the connection works correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user account used for the RFC connection has the necessary authorizations to access the BW client.
  
  
  
  Check Network Connectivity:
  
  Ensure that there are no network issues preventing the connection to the BW client. This may involve checking firewalls, VPNs, or other network configurations.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SM21) and the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages that may provide more context.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on configuring RFC destinations and troubleshooting RFC issues.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to the RSAPI_CTC034 error.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSAPI_CTC034 error and ensure proper communication between your BW system and the local client.