How To Fix TA317 - No password is maintained for RFC destination &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TA - Extended table maintenance (eval., Customizing, client copy)

• Message number: 317

• Message text: No password is maintained for RFC destination &

What causes this issue?

No password is maintained for the specified RFC Destination &V1&, but
one is needed to make a remote client copy.

Procedure for System Administrators

You can maintain the RFC destination in the menu 'Goto -> RFC
Destinations' (transaction SM59). If you do not want to specify a
password, you can setup a <ZK>Trusted System</> connection (RFC Single
Login). There must already be an appropriate user in the target client.
You must be able to open a session in the source client directly with
the 'Remote Login' pushbutton (Exception: the user in the source client
has the user type <ZK>Communication</>). <ZH>No logon screen </> which
prompts for the user must appear. Only then can you use the RFC
destination for a client copy.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TA317 - No password is maintained for RFC destination & ?

  The SAP error message TA317 indicates that there is no password maintained for the Remote Function Call (RFC) destination specified in the error message. This typically occurs when you are trying to establish a connection to another SAP system or an external system using an RFC destination, but the required credentials (username and password) are not set up correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Password: The RFC destination does not have a password configured.
  Incorrect Configuration: The RFC destination might be incorrectly configured, leading to authentication issues.
  User Credentials: The user associated with the RFC destination may not have the necessary permissions or may not exist.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the TA317 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check RFC Destination Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SM59 (RFC Destinations).
  Locate the RFC destination that is causing the error.
  Double-click on the destination to view its details.
  
  
  
  Maintain Password:
  
  In the RFC destination settings, check the Logon & Security tab.
  Ensure that the User and Password fields are filled in correctly.
  If the password is missing, enter the correct password for the user associated with the RFC destination.
  
  
  
  Test the Connection:
  
  After maintaining the password, use the Connection Test button in the SM59 screen to verify that the connection can be established successfully.
  
  
  
  Check User Permissions:
  
  Ensure that the user specified in the RFC destination has the necessary authorizations to perform the required actions in the target system.
  
  
  
  Save Changes: After making the necessary changes, save the configuration.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  RFC Destinations: These are used in SAP to define how to connect to other SAP systems or external systems. They can be configured for various types of connections, including TCP/IP, HTTP, and more.
  Security Considerations: When maintaining passwords, ensure that they are stored securely and follow your organization's security policies.
  Troubleshooting: If the issue persists after maintaining the password, check for network issues, firewall settings, or other connectivity problems that may prevent the RFC connection from being established.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the TA317 error and successfully establish the RFC connection.