How To Fix UGMD117 - No RFC destination is assigned to application area &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UGMD - FIN Master Data: Messages

• Message number: 117

• Message text: No RFC destination is assigned to application area &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UGMD117 - No RFC destination is assigned to application area &1 ?

  The SAP error message UGMD117 indicates that there is no Remote Function Call (RFC) destination assigned to a specific application area. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when trying to execute functions that require communication between different SAP systems or between an SAP system and an external system.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing RFC Destination: The required RFC destination for the application area is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The RFC destination may be incorrectly configured or not assigned to the relevant application area.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the RFC destination.
  System Configuration: The application area may not be properly set up in the system configuration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UGMD117 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction code SM59 to check the RFC destinations.
  Verify if the required RFC destination for the application area is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Assign RFC Destination:
  
  If the RFC destination is missing, you need to create it. Ensure that you provide the correct connection parameters.
  If it exists but is not assigned, you may need to assign it to the relevant application area. This can usually be done in the configuration settings of the application.
  
  
  
  Review Application Area Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the application area in question. Ensure that it is set up to use the correct RFC destination.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to access the RFC destination. You can check this in transaction code SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific application area for any additional configuration steps that may be required.
  
  
  
  Contact Basis Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis team, as they can provide insights into system-level configurations and settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM59: For managing RFC destinations.
  SU53: For checking authorization issues.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the application area documentation for specific requirements regarding RFC destinations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the UGMD117 error in your SAP system.