How To Fix STEP013 - RFC server &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STEP - ISO 10303 STEP Mapping Messages

• Message number: 013

• Message text: RFC server &1 does not exist

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

You maintain the STEP server in customizing in the activity:
<DS:SIMG.CSTP_VC>control STEP processor</>, navigation step: <LS>define
RFC server</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STEP013 - RFC server &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message "STEP013 RFC server &1 does not exist" typically indicates that the system is unable to find or connect to the specified RFC (Remote Function Call) server. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to execute a remote function module or when there are issues with the configuration of the RFC destination.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect RFC Destination Name: The name of the RFC server specified in the configuration might be incorrect or misspelled.
  RFC Destination Not Defined: The RFC destination may not be defined in the SAP system.
  Network Issues: There could be network connectivity issues preventing the SAP system from reaching the specified RFC server.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified RFC destination.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: The SAP system may not be properly configured to recognize the RFC server.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 in the SAP GUI.
  Look for the RFC destination