How To Fix UMC027 - The standard RFC destination is not defined.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UMC - General Messages

• Message number: 027

• Message text: The standard RFC destination is not defined.

What causes this issue?

No default <DS:GLOS.3526AFF8AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>RFC</> destination
has been defined.

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?

Maintain the default RFC destination in general CPM customizing using
the transaction <DS:TRAN.UMC_DFTRFC>UMC_DFTRFC</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UMC027 - The standard RFC destination is not defined. ?

  The SAP error message UMC027, which states "The standard RFC destination is not defined," typically occurs when the system is unable to find a defined Remote Function Call (RFC) destination that is required for communication between different SAP systems or between an SAP system and an external system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing RFC Destination: The standard RFC destination (usually named SAP_RFC or similar) is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The RFC destination may be incorrectly configured or pointing to an invalid target.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the RFC destination.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues preventing access to the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define the RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction code SM59 in the SAP GUI.
  Check if the required RFC destination is listed. If not, create a new RFC destination.
  Choose the appropriate type (e.g., "ABAP Connection" for connecting to another SAP system).
  Fill in the necessary details such as target host, system number, client, user, password, etc.
  Test the connection to ensure it is working correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the RFC destination is configured correctly with the right parameters.
  Verify that the target system is up and running and that the connection details are accurate.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user account being used has the necessary authorizations to access the RFC destination.
  Check the roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Network Connectivity:
  
  Check for any network issues that might be preventing the connection to the target system.
  Ensure that firewalls or network policies are not blocking the required ports.
  
  
  
  Check SAP Notes:
  
  Look for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM59: For managing RFC destinations.
  ST22: For checking dump analysis if the error is causing a dump.
  SLG1: For checking application logs related to the error.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on RFC configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UMC027 error and ensure that the necessary RFC destination is properly defined and configured in your SAP system.