How To Fix SXMSF199 - Enter an RFC destination

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SXMSF -

• Message number: 199

• Message text: Enter an RFC destination

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SXMSF199 - Enter an RFC destination ?

  The SAP error message SXMSF199 ("Enter an RFC destination") typically occurs in the context of SAP Exchange Infrastructure (XI) or SAP Process Integration (PI) when a user attempts to execute a function that requires a Remote Function Call (RFC) destination, but none has been specified.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing RFC Destination: The required RFC destination is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The RFC destination may be incorrectly configured or not accessible.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified RFC destination.
  System Settings: The system settings may not be properly configured to handle the RFC calls.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction code SM59 in the SAP GUI.
  Check if the required RFC destination is defined and configured correctly.
  If it is missing, create a new RFC destination by clicking on "Create" and filling in the necessary details.
  
  
  
  Test RFC Connection:
  
  After creating or modifying the RFC destination, use the "Test Connection" feature in SM59 to ensure that the connection is working properly.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the function has the necessary authorizations to access the RFC destination. You may need to check the roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you are using XI/PI, ensure that the integration settings are correctly configured, including the communication channels and the relevant mappings.
  
  
  
  Check System Logs:
  
  Review the system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the problem persists, refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using, as there may be version-specific considerations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM59: RFC Destinations
  SLG1: Application Log
  SXMB_MONI: Integration Engine Monitoring (for XI/PI)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  SAP Community: You can also search for discussions or similar issues in the SAP Community forums, where other users may have shared their experiences and solutions.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the SXMSF199 error message.