How To Fix RT233 - Cannot determine own RFC destinations

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RT - Monitoring infrastructure MSG and alert texts

• Message number: 233

• Message text: Cannot determine own RFC destinations

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RT233 - Cannot determine own RFC destinations ?

  The SAP error message RT233 "Cannot determine own RFC destinations" typically occurs when the system is unable to identify or access the Remote Function Call (RFC) destinations that are configured in the system. This can happen for several reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect RFC Configuration: The RFC destinations may not be properly configured in the SAP system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the RFC destinations.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems preventing the system from reaching the RFC destination.
  System Profile Issues: The system profile may not be set up correctly, leading to issues in determining RFC destinations.
  SAP Kernel Issues: There may be issues with the SAP kernel version that could affect RFC functionality.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check RFC Destinations:
  
  Go to transaction code SM59 to check the configuration of RFC destinations.
  Ensure that the RFC destinations are correctly defined and that the connection parameters (like target host, system number, client, etc.) are accurate.
  
  
  
  Test RFC Connections:
  
  In SM59, you can test the RFC connection to see if it is working properly. This can help identify if the issue is with the destination itself.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the RFC destinations. You can check this in transaction SU53 after attempting to perform the action that triggered the error.
  
  
  
  Review System Profile:
  
  Check the instance profile parameters related to RFC. You can do this by using transaction RZ10 to view and modify the instance profile.
  
  
  
  Check Network Connectivity:
  
  Ensure that there are no network issues preventing the SAP system from reaching the RFC destination. You can use tools like ping or telnet to test connectivity to the target system.
  
  
  
  Update SAP Kernel:
  
  If you suspect that the issue is related to the SAP kernel, consider updating to the latest version or applying relevant patches.
  
  
  
  Check SAP Notes:
  
  Look for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM59: Manage RFC Destinations
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  RZ10: Maintain Profile Parameters
  
  
  SAP Notes: Always check the SAP Support Portal for any specific notes related to the error message RT233, as they may provide additional context or solutions.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on RFC and connectivity issues for more detailed troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the RT233 error message in SAP.