How To Fix RSBPCE_EXCEPTION017 - RFC &1 is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSBPCE_EXCEPTION - BPC: Message Class for RSBPCE Exception

• Message number: 017

• Message text: RFC &1 is not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSBPCE_EXCEPTION017 - RFC &1 is not defined ?

  The SAP error message RSBPCE_EXCEPTION017 indicates that there is an issue with a Remote Function Call (RFC) that is not defined. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or when using the SAP Business Explorer (BEx) tools, particularly when trying to execute a query or a data extraction process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing RFC Destination: The RFC destination that the system is trying to call is not defined in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the RFC destination may be incorrect or incomplete.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified RFC destination.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues preventing the system from reaching the specified RFC destination.
  System Configuration: The system may not be properly configured to handle the specific request or query.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 in the SAP GUI.
  Check if the RFC destination mentioned in the error message is