How To Fix TB428 - Remote system & is not defined

TB428 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TB - SM31 table maintenance messages

• Message number: 428

• Message text: Remote system & is not defined

What causes this issue?

The specified remote system does not exist.

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?

Please use Transaction SM59 to maintain the RFC destination.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TB428 - Remote system & is not defined ?

  The SAP error message TB428, which states "Remote system & is not defined," typically occurs when there is an issue with the configuration of a remote system in the SAP landscape. This error can arise in various contexts, such as when trying to perform remote function calls (RFC), data transfers, or when accessing remote systems in a distributed environment.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The remote system has not been defined in the SAP system's configuration.
  Incorrect RFC Destination: The RFC destination for the remote system is either not created or incorrectly configured.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues preventing the SAP system from reaching the remote system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the remote system.
  System Name Mismatch: The name of the remote system may not match the expected name in the configuration.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define the Remote System:
  
  Go to transaction code SM59 (RFC Destinations).
  Check if the remote system is listed.