How To Fix /SMB/CUSTOMIZING067 - Could not retrieve hostname of RFC destination

/SMB/CUSTOMIZING067 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/CUSTOMIZING -

• Message number: 067

• Message text: Could not retrieve hostname of RFC destination

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/SMB/CUSTOMIZING067 - Details

• The SAP error message /SMB/CUSTOMIZING067 Could not retrieve hostname of RFC destination typically indicates an issue with the configuration of an RFC (Remote Function Call) destination in the SAP system. This error can occur when the system is unable to resolve the hostname associated with the specified RFC destination.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect RFC Destination Configuration: The RFC destination may not be configured correctly in transaction SM59.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues preventing the SAP system from resolving the hostname.
  DNS Configuration: The DNS settings on the server may not be correctly configured, leading to hostname resolution failures.
  Missing Host Entry: The hostname may not be present in the /etc/hosts file or the equivalent configuration on the server.
  Firewall Restrictions: Firewalls may be blocking access to the hostname or the port used for the RFC connection.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check RFC Destination Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SM59.
  Locate the RFC destination that is causing the issue.
  Verify that the hostname and service