How To Fix /SCWM/NCTS003 - RFC for GTS system could not be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/NCTS -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: RFC for GTS system could not be determined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/NCTS003 - RFC for GTS system could not be determined ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/NCTS003 RFC for GTS system could not be determined typically occurs in the context of the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system when it is trying to communicate with the Global Trade Services (GTS) system. This error indicates that the system is unable to find or establish a Remote Function Call (RFC) connection to the GTS system.
  Causes:
  
  Missing RFC Destination: The RFC destination for the GTS system may not be defined in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the GTS system in the EWM system may be incorrect or incomplete.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues preventing the EWM system from reaching the GTS system.
  Authorization Issues: The user or system may not have the necessary authorizations to access the GTS system.
  GTS System Down: The GTS system may be down or not running, preventing any connections.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction code SM59 in the SAP GUI.
  Check if the RFC destination for the GTS system is defined and configured correctly.
  Test the connection to ensure it is working.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration settings for the GTS system in the EWM system are correct. This may involve checking the settings in the customizing transactions related to GTS integration.
  
  
  
  Network Connectivity:
  
  Verify that there are no network issues between the EWM and GTS systems. You can use tools like ping or traceroute to check connectivity.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user or system has the necessary authorizations to access the GTS system. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in both systems.
  
  
  
  GTS System Status:
  
  Check if the GTS system is up and running. If it is down, you may need to restart it or contact your system administrator.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the application logs in both the EWM and GTS systems for any additional error messages or warnings that could provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for documentation on configuring EWM and GTS integration.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address known issues or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the RFC connection to the GTS system.