How To Fix UMK007 - Enter an RFC destination

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UMK - Measures

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Enter an RFC destination

What causes this issue?

Specify an <DS:GLOS.3526AFF8AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>RFC</> destination
if no local BW System exists.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UMK007 - Enter an RFC destination ?

  The SAP error message UMK007, which states "Enter an RFC destination," typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a function that requires a Remote Function Call (RFC) destination, but the destination has not been specified or is missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing RFC Destination: The most common cause of this error is that the RFC destination has not been defined in the system or is not specified in the transaction or function module being executed.
  Incorrect Configuration: The RFC destination may be incorrectly configured or not available in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified RFC destination.
  Network Issues: There could be network connectivity issues preventing access to the specified RFC destination.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction code SM59 (RFC Destinations).
  Check if the required RFC destination is defined. If not, create a new RFC destination by clicking on "Create" and filling in the necessary details (e.g., target host, system number, client, etc.).
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the RFC destination is correctly configured. Verify the connection parameters and test the connection using the "Test Connection" button in SM59.
  
  
  
  Specify RFC Destination:
  
  If you are executing a transaction or program that requires an RFC destination, ensure that you have entered the correct destination in the relevant field.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the RFC destination. This can be checked in transaction SU53 after the error occurs or by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Network Connectivity:
  
  Check for any network issues that may be preventing access to the RFC destination. This may involve checking firewall settings, network configurations, or server availability.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM59: Manage RFC Destinations
  SU53: Analyze Authorization Issues
  ST22: Dump Analysis (if applicable)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on configuring RFC destinations and troubleshooting RFC-related issues.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to RFC destinations or the UMK007 error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UMK007 error and successfully specify an RFC destination in your SAP environment.