How To Fix RSDME246 - RFC error or the system &1 does not exist

RSDME246 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDME -

• Message number: 246

• Message text: RFC error or the system &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDME246 - RFC error or the system &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message RSDME246, which states "RFC error or the system &1 does not exist," typically occurs in the context of Remote Function Call (RFC) communication between SAP systems. This error can arise due to various reasons, and here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  
  Incorrect System Configuration: The target system may not be correctly configured in the SAP system where the error is occurring. This could include incorrect RFC destination settings.
  
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues preventing the systems from communicating with each other.
  
  
  System Not Available: The target system might be down or not available for some reason (e.g., maintenance, shutdown).
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user credentials used for the RFC connection may not have the necessary authorizations to access the target system.
  
  
  Incorrect RFC Destination: The RFC destination might be incorrectly defined or might point to a non-existent system.
  
  
  SAP Gateway Issues: Problems with the SAP Gateway