How To Fix SWDP_AUTHORING_MESS025 - Name / password for RFC destination &1 not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWDP_AUTHORING_MESS - Messages Authoring Environment ABAP Web Dynpro

• Message number: 025

• Message text: Name / password for RFC destination &1 not defined

What causes this issue?

To display documents from Knowledge Warehouse a user and password must
be define for RFC destination &V1&.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Notify the system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

Define a user and password for RFC destination &V1&. You can find the
required authorizations in the Help Center documentation.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWDP_AUTHORING_MESS025 - Name / password for RFC destination &1 not defined ?

  The SAP error message SWDP_AUTHORING_MESS025 indicates that there is an issue with the Remote Function Call (RFC) destination configuration in your SAP system. Specifically, it means that the name and password for the specified RFC destination (denoted as &1 in the error message) are not defined or are incorrectly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Missing RFC Destination: The specified RFC destination does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Credentials: The username and password for the RFC destination are not set or are incorrect.
  Authorization Issues: The user associated with the RFC destination may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the required actions.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues preventing the RFC call from being established.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check RFC Destination Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 in the SAP GUI.
  Look for the RFC destination mentioned in the error message.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Define User Credentials:
  
  If the RFC destination exists, check the configuration for the user credentials.
  Ensure that the username and password are correctly defined in the RFC destination settings.
  You can do this by selecting the RFC destination and clicking on the "Logon & Security" tab.
  
  
  
  Test the RFC Connection:
  
  In transaction SM59, select the RFC destination and click on the "Connection Test" button to verify that the connection can be established successfully.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user defined in the RFC destination has the necessary authorizations to perform the required operations.
  You can check this in transaction SU01 by reviewing the user’s roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Network Configuration:
  
  If the RFC destination is configured correctly but still fails, check for any network issues that might be preventing the connection.
  Ensure that the target system is reachable from the source system.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SM21) and the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  RFC Destinations: These are used in SAP to define connections to other SAP systems or external systems. Proper configuration is crucial for successful communication.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM59: Manage RFC destinations.
  SU01: User maintenance.
  SM21: System log.
  SLG1: Application log.
  
  
  SAP Notes: You may also want to check SAP Notes related to RFC issues for any specific patches or updates that might be relevant to your version of SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message SWDP_AUTHORING_MESS025 and ensure that your RFC destination is properly configured.