How To Fix /SMB/CUSTOMIZING059 - Error retrieving RFC destination for target system &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/CUSTOMIZING -

• Message number: 059

• Message text: Error retrieving RFC destination for target system &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/CUSTOMIZING059 - Error retrieving RFC destination for target system &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/CUSTOMIZING059 indicates that there is an issue with retrieving the RFC (Remote Function Call) destination for a target system. This error typically arises in scenarios where SAP systems need to communicate with each other or with external systems, and it can occur in various contexts, such as during data transfer, system integration, or when executing remote function calls.
  Cause
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing RFC Destination: The specified RFC destination does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The RFC destination may be incorrectly configured, leading to connection issues.
  Authorization Issues: The user or system may not have the necessary authorizations to access the RFC destination.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems preventing access to the target system.
  System Configuration: The target system may not be properly configured to accept RFC calls.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction code SM59 in the SAP GUI.
  Look for the RFC destination specified in the error message.
  Ensure that the destination exists and is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Test the RFC Connection:
  
  In SM59, select the RFC destination and click on the "Connection Test" button to verify if the connection can be established successfully.
  If the test fails, check the error message for more details.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the connection parameters (such as target host, system number, client, user, and password) are correctly set.
  Check if the target system is up and running.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user credentials used for the RFC connection have the necessary authorizations to access the target system.
  
  
  
  Network Configuration:
  
  Verify that there are no firewall or network issues preventing communication between the systems.
  Check if the hostname or IP address of the target system is reachable from the source system.
  
  
  
  Consult Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SM21) and the developer trace files (transaction ST11) for any additional error messages that might provide more context.
  
  
  
  Contact Basis Team:
  
  If the issue persists, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis team or system administrator for further investigation and resolution.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  RFC Destinations: RFC destinations are defined in transaction SM59 and are used to establish connections between SAP systems or between SAP and non-SAP systems.
  Authorization Objects: Ensure that the relevant authorization objects (e.g., S_RFC, S_RFCACL) are properly assigned to the user profiles.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the /SMB/CUSTOMIZING059 error message.