How To Fix SRET133 - The search server relation '&' does not have an RFC destination '&'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRET - SAP Retrieval : Administration - Indexing - Search

• Message number: 133

• Message text: The search server relation '&' does not have an RFC destination '&'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRET133 - The search server relation '&' does not have an RFC destination '&' ?

  The SAP error message SRET133 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the search server relation in the SAP system. Specifically, it means that the search server relation specified does not have a corresponding RFC (Remote Function Call) destination defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing RFC Destination: The specified search server relation does not have an associated RFC destination configured in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The search server relation may be incorrectly configured, leading to the system being unable to find the required RFC destination.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the name of the search server relation or the RFC destination.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 (RFC Destinations).
  Verify if the RFC destination that corresponds to the search server relation exists.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Update RFC Destination:
  
  If the RFC destination is missing, create a new one:
  
  Click on "Create" and enter the necessary details (e.g., target host, system number, client, etc.).
  Ensure that the connection type is set correctly (usually "3" for TCP/IP connections).
  
  
  If the RFC destination exists but is not configured correctly, update it with the correct parameters.
  
  
  
  Check Search Server Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SICF (HTTP Service Hierarchy Maintenance) and check the configuration of the search server.
  Ensure that the search server relation is correctly defined and points to the correct RFC destination.
  
  
  
  Test the RFC Connection:
  
  After creating or updating the RFC destination, test the connection using the "Connection Test" option in transaction SM59 to ensure it is working correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the RFC destination and the search server.
  
  
  
  Restart Services:
  
  If changes were made, it may be necessary to restart the relevant services or the SAP system to apply the changes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on configuring RFC destinations and search server relations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages that may provide more context.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SRET133 error and ensure that the search server relation is properly configured with the necessary RFC destination.