How To Fix UGMD_TOOLS132 - Define RFC destination &1 with connection type "R/3 connection"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UGMD_TOOLS - Messages for Package UGMD_TOOLS

• Message number: 132

• Message text: Define RFC destination &1 with connection type "R/3 connection"

What causes this issue?

RFC destination &V1& does <ZH>not</> have the required connection type
<LB><LS>R/3 connection,</></> instead it has connection type &V2&.

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?

Change the connection type to <LS>R/3 connection</> and repeat your
action.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UGMD_TOOLS132 - Define RFC destination &1 with connection type "R/3 connection" ?

  The SAP error message UGMD_TOOLS132 indicates that there is an issue with the Remote Function Call (RFC) destination configuration in your SAP system. Specifically, it suggests that an RFC destination needs to be defined with the connection type "R/3 connection" for the specified destination name (&1).
  Cause:
  
  Missing RFC Destination: The specified RFC destination does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The existing RFC destination may not be configured correctly or may not be of the required connection type.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or create the RFC destination.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define the RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction code SM59 (RFC Destinations).
  Check if the specified RFC destination exists. If it does not, create a new one.
  Click on "Create" and enter the name of the RFC destination as specified in the error message.
  Set the connection type to "3" (which corresponds to "R/3 connection").
  Fill in the required fields such as Target Host, System Number, Client, User, Password, etc.
  Test the connection to ensure it is working correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Existing RFC Destination:
  
  If the RFC destination exists, double-check its configuration.
  Ensure that the connection type is set to "R/3 connection" and that all necessary parameters are correctly filled out.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify RFC destinations. This may require checking with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If you are working in a development environment and need to transport the RFC destination to other environments (like QA or Production), ensure that the transport requests are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM59: Manage RFC destinations.
  SU01: User maintenance (to check user authorizations).
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring RFC destinations and troubleshooting RFC issues.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to RFC configuration or the error message in question.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UGMD_TOOLS132 error and ensure that the required RFC destination is properly configured in your SAP system.