How To Fix TN653 - The target system is defined as a non-ABAP system

TN653 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TN - Support Package Manager (SPAM) Messages

• Message number: 653

• Message text: The target system is defined as a non-ABAP system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TN653 - The target system is defined as a non-ABAP system ?

  The SAP error message TN653 indicates that the target system you are trying to connect to is defined as a non-ABAP system in the SAP system landscape. This typically occurs when you are attempting to perform a remote function call (RFC) or a similar operation that requires communication with another SAP system or a non-SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  System Configuration: The target system is configured in the SAP system as a non-ABAP system. This means that the system is not recognized as an SAP system that can execute ABAP programs or RFC calls.
  Incorrect RFC Destination: The RFC destination you are trying to use may not be set up correctly or may be pointing to a system that is not an ABAP system.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues preventing the SAP system from reaching the target system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 in the SAP GUI.
  Locate the RFC destination that you are