How To Fix RSRD218 - RFC destination &1 is incorrect (user mapping call)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSRD - Report Dissemination

• Message number: 218

• Message text: RFC destination &1 is incorrect (user mapping call)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSRD218 - RFC destination &1 is incorrect (user mapping call) ?

  The SAP error message RSRD218 indicates that there is an issue with the RFC (Remote Function Call) destination specified in your SAP system. This error typically occurs when the system is unable to connect to the specified RFC destination due to incorrect configuration or user mapping issues.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect RFC Destination: The specified RFC destination does not exist or is incorrectly configured in the SAP system.
  User Mapping Issues: The user credentials used to access the RFC destination may not be correctly mapped or may not have the necessary authorizations.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues preventing access to the RFC destination.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the required authorizations to access the RFC destination.
  Configuration Errors: There may be errors in the configuration of the RFC destination itself, such as incorrect parameters or settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction code SM59 in the SAP GUI.
  Locate the RFC destination that is causing the issue.
  Verify that the destination is correctly configured (e.g., check the connection type, target host, and service).
  Test the connection to ensure it is working properly.
  
  
  
  User Mapping:
  
  Ensure that the user mapping for the RFC destination is correctly set up.
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access the destination.
  If using a specific user for the RFC connection, ensure that the credentials are correct.
  
  
  
  Network Connectivity:
  
  Check for any network issues that may be preventing access to the RFC destination.
  Ensure that firewalls or network settings are not blocking the connection.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary roles and authorizations to perform the required actions.
  Use transaction SU53 to check for authorization failures after attempting to execute the action that caused the error.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or information that may help diagnose the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to RFC destinations and user mapping for further guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM59: Manage RFC destinations.
  SU53: Display authorization check failures.
  SM21: System log for error messages.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to RFC destinations and user mapping.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the RSRD218 error message in your SAP system.