How To Fix UGMD045 - RFC destination &1 does not exist; see long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UGMD - FIN Master Data: Messages

• Message number: 045

• Message text: RFC destination &1 does not exist; see long text

What causes this issue?

Your data basis points to RFC destination &v1&. This RFC destination
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?

Notify your systems administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

Go to the <DS:TRAN.SM59>maintenance of RFC destinations</> and create
the RFC destination &v1&.
The current application area is &v2& / &v3&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UGMD045 - RFC destination &1 does not exist; see long text ?

  The SAP error message UGMD045 indicates that a specified RFC (Remote Function Call) destination does not exist in the system. This error typically arises when a program or transaction attempts to connect to an external system or service using an RFC destination that has not been defined or is incorrectly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent RFC Destination: The specified RFC destination name does not exist in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The RFC destination may exist but is not configured correctly (e.g., wrong connection parameters).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified RFC destination.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the RFC destination name when it is being called in the program or configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 in the SAP GUI.
  Look for the specified RFC destination in the list.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify RFC Destination:
  
  If the RFC destination does not exist, create a new one by clicking on the "Create" button.
  Fill in the required fields, such as the target host, system number, and client.
  If it exists but is misconfigured, select it and click on "Change" to modify the settings.
  
  
  
  Test the RFC Connection:
  
  After creating or modifying the RFC destination, use the "Test Connection" button in SM59 to ensure that the connection is working properly.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user or service account that is trying to access the RFC destination has the necessary authorizations. This may involve checking roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Review Program/Configuration:
  
  If the RFC destination is being called from a program or configuration, double-check the spelling and ensure that the correct destination name is being used.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  RFC Destinations: These are defined in the SAP system to allow communication with other SAP systems or external applications. They can be of different types, such as TCP/IP connections, HTTP connections, etc.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM59: Manage RFC destinations.
  SU01: User maintenance, to check user authorizations.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring RFC destinations and troubleshooting connectivity issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UGMD045 error and establish a successful connection using the specified RFC destination.