How To Fix /SMB/GLOBAL_METADATA014 - No RFC central system assigned for GMD type '&1'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/GLOBAL_METADATA -

• Message number: 014

• Message text: No RFC central system assigned for GMD type '&1'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/GLOBAL_METADATA014 - No RFC central system assigned for GMD type '&1' ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/GLOBAL_METADATA014 No RFC central system assigned for GMD type '&1' typically indicates that there is a configuration issue related to the Global Metadata (GMD) in the SAP system. This error occurs when the system is trying to access or utilize a Global Metadata type, but it cannot find an assigned RFC (Remote Function Call) central system for that specific GMD type.
  Cause:
  
  Missing RFC Destination: The RFC destination for the specified GMD type is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the Global Metadata might be incomplete or incorrect.
  Transport Issues: If the system is part of a landscape where transports are used, the necessary configurations might not have been transported correctly.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the system from accessing the required RFC destination.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check RFC Destinations:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 and check if the RFC destination for the GMD type is defined.
  Ensure that the destination is correctly configured and is pointing to the right central system.
  
  
  
  Configure Global Metadata:
  
  Use transaction /SMB/GMD to check the configuration of Global Metadata.
  Ensure that the GMD types are correctly defined and that the corresponding RFC destinations are assigned.
  
  
  
  Assign RFC Destination:
  
  If the RFC destination is missing, create a new RFC destination in SM59 and assign it to the appropriate GMD type in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the RFC destination and the GMD configuration.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  
  
  
  System Restart:
  
  In some cases, restarting the SAP system or the relevant services may resolve temporary issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Global Metadata and RFC configuration for detailed steps and best practices.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /SMB/GLOBAL_METADATA014.