How To Fix /SCWM/LM_EPD040 - RFC destination for logical system &1 is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/LM_EPD -

• Message number: 040

• Message text: RFC destination for logical system &1 is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/LM_EPD040 - RFC destination for logical system &1 is missing ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/LM_EPD040 RFC destination for logical system &1 is missing typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when the system is trying to perform a function that requires communication with another logical system, but the required RFC (Remote Function Call) destination is not configured.
  Cause:
  
  Missing RFC Destination: The specified logical system (represented by &1 in the error message) does not have an associated RFC destination configured in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The RFC destination may be incorrectly configured or may not point to the correct system.
  Transport Issues: If the logical system was recently transported or changed, the RFC destination may not have been set up properly in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Logical System Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SPRO and navigate to the following path:
  SAP Customizing Implementation Guide -> Logistics Execution -> Extended Warehouse Management -> Basic Settings -> Define Logical Systems
  
  Ensure that the logical system mentioned in the error message is defined.
  
  
  
  Create or Maintain RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 to check the RFC destinations.
  Look for the RFC destination that corresponds to the logical system in question.
  If it does not exist, create a new RFC destination:
  
  Click on "Create" and enter the necessary details (e.g., target host, system number, client, etc.).
  Test the connection to ensure it is working correctly.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to access the RFC destination.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the logical system was recently transported, ensure that all necessary configurations, including RFC destinations, were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Review System Logs:
  
  Check transaction SLG1 for any related logs that might provide additional context or errors related to the RFC destination.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  RFC Destinations: These are used in SAP to enable communication between different SAP systems or between SAP and non-SAP systems.
  Logical Systems: These represent different SAP systems or clients in a landscape and are used for data exchange and integration.
  EWM Configuration: Ensure that all necessary configurations for EWM are completed, including settings for integration with other SAP modules or systems.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the necessary RFC destination is properly configured for the logical system in question.