How To Fix RT470 - RFC_PING: No instance entered in config table for system &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 470

• Message text: RFC_PING: No instance entered in config table for system &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RT470 - RFC_PING: No instance entered in config table for system &1 ?

  The SAP error message RT470 RFC_PING: No instance entered in config table for system &1 typically indicates that the system is unable to find a corresponding entry in the configuration table for the specified system. This error often occurs in the context of Remote Function Call (RFC) connections, where the system is trying to establish a connection to another SAP system or instance.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration Entry: The most common cause is that the target system (indicated by &1) does not have a corresponding entry in the RFC destination configuration table (usually TMS or RFC tables).
  Incorrect RFC Destination: The RFC destination may be incorrectly configured or may not exist.
  Network Issues: There could be network connectivity issues preventing the system from reaching the target instance.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check RFC Destination Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 in the SAP GUI.
  Look for the RFC destination that corresponds to the system indicated in the error message.
  Ensure that the destination is correctly configured with the right connection parameters (e.g., target host, system number, client, user credentials).
  
  
  
  Create or Update RFC Destination:
  
  If the RFC destination does not exist, create a new one with the appropriate settings.
  If it exists but is misconfigured, update it with the correct details.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Tables:
  
  Ensure that the configuration tables (like TMS or RFC) have the correct entries for the target system.
  You can check the TMS configuration using transaction STMS.
  
  
  
  Test Connection:
  
  Use the Connection Test feature in transaction SM59 to verify that the RFC destination can successfully connect to the target system.
  
  
  
  Check Network Connectivity:
  
  Ensure that there are no network issues preventing access to the target system. You can use tools like ping or telnet to check connectivity.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user credentials used in the RFC destination have the necessary authorizations to access the target system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM59: RFC Destinations
  STMS: Transport Management System
  SICF: HTTP Service Hierarchy Maintenance (for web services)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to RFC connections or the error message RT470.
  
  
  Logs: Review system logs (transaction SM21) and developer traces (transaction ST22) for additional context or related errors.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the RT470 error message.