How To Fix /SAPPO/ACR098 - &1: RFC destination &2: logical destination in remote system is initial

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPPO/ACR -

• Message number: 098

• Message text: &1: RFC destination &2: logical destination in remote system is initial

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPPO/ACR098 - &1: RFC destination &2: logical destination in remote system is initial ?

  The SAP error message /SAPPO/ACR098 &1: RFC destination &2: logical destination in remote system is initial typically indicates an issue with the Remote Function Call (RFC) destination configuration in your SAP system. This error occurs when the specified RFC destination is not properly set up or is missing necessary configuration details.
  Cause:
  
  RFC Destination Not Configured: The RFC destination specified in the error message is not configured in the SAP system.
  Logical Destination is Initial: The logical destination in the remote system is not initialized or does not have the required parameters set.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues between the SAP systems.
  Authorization Issues: The user credentials used for the RFC connection may not have the necessary authorizations.
  System Configuration: The remote system may not be properly configured to accept connections from the source system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check RFC Destination Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 in the SAP GUI.
  Look for the RFC destination mentioned in the error message.
  Ensure that the destination is configured correctly with the appropriate connection type (e.g., TCP/IP).
  Verify that the target host and service (port) are correctly specified.
  
  
  
  Test the RFC Connection:
  
  In transaction SM59, select the RFC destination and click on the "Connection Test" button to check if the connection can be established successfully.
  If the test fails, review the error message for more details.
  
  
  
  Check Logical Destination in Remote System:
  
  Ensure that the logical destination in the remote system is properly configured and initialized.
  Verify that the necessary function modules are available and accessible in the remote system.
  
  
  
  Review User Credentials:
  
  Check the user credentials used for the RFC connection. Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the required actions in the remote system.
  
  
  
  Network Configuration:
  
  Ensure that there are no firewall or network issues preventing communication between the two systems.
  Check if the remote system is up and running and can be reached from the source system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or support for further troubleshooting steps specific to your environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM59 - RFC Destinations
  ST22 - Dump Analysis (to check for any runtime errors)
  SICF - HTTP Services (if using HTTP connections)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to RFC connections.
  
  
  Logs: Check system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the RFC destination error message.