How To Fix SWDP_HELP_CENTER029 - Name/password for RFC destination &1 not maintained (application log &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWDP_HELP_CENTER -

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Name/password for RFC destination &1 not maintained (application log &2)

What causes this issue?

For power user activities (searching for documents, uploading documents
to the Solution Manager KW, field help in search dialogs, and so on), a
user and password must be maintained for the RFC destination.

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?

Inform your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

Maintain a user and password for the RFC destination. For information
about the necessary authorizations, see the Help Center documentation.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWDP_HELP_CENTER029 - Name/password for RFC destination &1 not maintained (application log &2) ?

  The SAP error message SWDP_HELP_CENTER029 indicates that there is an issue with the Remote Function Call (RFC) destination configuration in your SAP system. Specifically, it means that the name/password for the specified RFC destination (denoted as &1 in the error message) has not been maintained, which is causing the application log (denoted as &2) to report this error.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Credentials: The RFC destination does not have the necessary user credentials (username and password) configured.
  Incorrect Configuration: The RFC destination may be incorrectly configured or may not exist.
  Authorization Issues: The user associated with the RFC destination may not have the required authorizations to perform the intended operations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 in your SAP system.
  Look for the RFC destination mentioned in the error message (&1).
  Ensure that the destination is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Maintain User Credentials:
  
  If the RFC destination is configured as a Type 3 (TCP/IP connection), ensure that the user credentials (username and password) are maintained.
  In the RFC destination settings, navigate to the Logon & Security tab and enter the appropriate username and password.
  
  
  
  Test the RFC Connection:
  
  After maintaining the credentials, use the Test Connection button in the SM59 transaction to verify that the RFC destination is working correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user specified in the RFC destination has the necessary authorizations to execute the required functions.
  
  
  
  Review Application Logs:
  
  Check the application log referenced in the error message (&2) for additional details that may help in diagnosing the issue further.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or support for more specific guidance related to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM59: RFC Destinations
  SLG1: Application Log
  
  
  RFC Types:
  
  Type 1: Connection to an SAP system
  Type 2: Connection to a non-SAP system
  Type 3: TCP/IP connection
  
  
  Common Issues:
  
  Network issues preventing the connection.
  Firewall settings blocking the RFC communication.
  Incorrect SAP kernel version or patches.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SWDP_HELP_CENTER029 error and ensure that the RFC destination is properly configured for your SAP applications.