How To Fix SPXN194 - Target consumer &1 of consumer mapping &2 is no RFC consumer

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SPXN - Proxy Generation

• Message number: 194

• Message text: Target consumer &1 of consumer mapping &2 is no RFC consumer

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SPXN194 - Target consumer &1 of consumer mapping &2 is no RFC consumer ?

  The SAP error message SPXN194 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a consumer mapping in the SAP system. Specifically, it suggests that the target consumer specified in the mapping is not recognized as a valid RFC (Remote Function Call) consumer. This can occur in scenarios involving SAP Process Integration (PI) or SAP Process Orchestration (PO) where mappings between different systems or components are defined.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The target consumer specified in the consumer mapping may not be correctly configured as an RFC destination in the SAP system.
  Missing RFC Destination: The RFC destination for the target consumer may not exist or may not be properly set up.
  Authorization Issues: The user or service account attempting to access the RFC destination may not have the necessary authorizations.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues preventing the system from reaching the target consumer.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction code SM59 in the SAP GUI.
  Verify that the RFC destination for the target consumer exists and is correctly configured.
  Test the connection to ensure that it is working properly.
  
  
  
  Review Consumer Mapping:
  
  Check the consumer mapping configuration in the relevant integration scenario.
  Ensure that the target consumer is correctly specified and matches the RFC destination.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user or service account has the necessary authorizations to access the RFC destination.
  Check roles and profiles assigned to the user/service account.
  
  
  
  Network Configuration:
  
  Verify that there are no network issues preventing communication between the systems.
  Check firewall settings, VPN configurations, or any other network-related settings that might block the connection.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using for any additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM59 for managing RFC destinations.
  SXMB_MONI for monitoring message processing in PI/PO.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message SPXN194.
  
  
  
  Logs and Traces: 
  
  Review application logs (transaction SLG1) and system logs (transaction SM21) for additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the SPXN194 error message in your SAP system.