How To Fix /STTPEC/MSG201 - RFC Destination not found for system &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /STTPEC/MSG -

• Message number: 201

• Message text: RFC Destination not found for system &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /STTPEC/MSG201 - RFC Destination not found for system &1 ?

  The SAP error message /STTPEC/MSG201 RFC Destination not found for system &1 indicates that the system is unable to find the specified RFC (Remote Function Call) destination for the given system identifier. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to connect to another SAP system or when executing a function that requires communication with an external system.
  Causes:
  
  Missing RFC Destination: The specified RFC destination does not exist in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The RFC destination may be incorrectly configured or pointing to the wrong system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified RFC destination.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues preventing access to the target system.
  System Name Mismatch: The system name specified in the RFC destination may not match the actual system name.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction code SM59 (RFC Destinations).
  Look for the RFC destination that corresponds to the system identifier &1.
  If it does not exist, create a new RFC destination with the correct parameters.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the RFC destination is configured correctly, including the target host, system number, and client.
  Test the connection using the "Connection Test" option in SM59.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the RFC destination.
  Check the roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Network Connectivity:
  
  Verify that there are no network issues preventing access to the target system.
  Check firewall settings and ensure that the necessary ports are open.
  
  
  
  System Name Verification:
  
  Ensure that the system name specified in the RFC destination matches the actual system name.
  If there is a mismatch, update the RFC destination accordingly.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Layer Issues:
  
  If this error occurs during a transport operation, ensure that the transport layer is correctly configured and that the target system is available.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM59: Manage RFC Destinations
  SU01: User Maintenance (to check user authorizations)
  ST22: Dump Analysis (to check for any related dumps)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring RFC destinations and troubleshooting connectivity issues.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to RFC destinations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the RFC destination not being found.