How To Fix SMD099 - RFC destination for document area SMD must be equal to IWBSOLAR

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMD - Solution Manager Documents

• Message number: 099

• Message text: RFC destination for document area SMD must be equal to IWBSOLAR

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMD099 - RFC destination for document area SMD must be equal to IWBSOLAR ?

  The SAP error message SMD099 indicates that there is an issue with the RFC (Remote Function Call) destination configuration for the document area in the SAP Solution Manager (SMD). Specifically, the error states that the RFC destination for the document area must be set to IWBSOLAR.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect RFC Destination Configuration: The RFC destination for the document area is not set to the required value of IWBSOLAR.
  Missing or Inactive RFC Destination: The RFC destination IWBSOLAR may not exist in the system or may be inactive.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or configure the RFC destination.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 in the SAP GUI.
  Look for the RFC destination named IWBSOLAR.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify RFC Destination:
  
  If the RFC destination is missing, create a new RFC destination:
  
  Click on "Create" and enter IWBSOLAR as the name.
  Fill in the required fields, such as the target host, system number, and other connection parameters.
  
  
  If it exists but is incorrectly configured, modify it to ensure it points to the correct system and has the right settings.
  
  
  
  Test the RFC Connection:
  
  After creating or modifying the RFC destination, test the connection by selecting the destination and clicking on the "Connection Test" button.
  Ensure that the connection is successful.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the RFC destination. This may involve checking roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Restart Services (if necessary):
  
  In some cases, it may be necessary to restart the SAP services or the Solution Manager to apply the changes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or the specific documentation for your version of SAP Solution Manager for detailed instructions on configuring RFC destinations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that the RFC destination is correctly configured and active, you should be able to resolve the SMD099 error and continue with your operations in SAP Solution Manager.