How To Fix WS_INTRASTAT044 - No RFC assigned for GTS application; assign in Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS_INTRASTAT - Settlement Management - Intrastat

• Message number: 044

• Message text: No RFC assigned for GTS application; assign in Customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS_INTRASTAT044 - No RFC assigned for GTS application; assign in Customizing ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WS_INTRASTAT044 No RFC assigned for GTS application; assign in Customizing
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs because the system is trying to communicate with the SAP Global Trade Services (GTS) system via Remote Function Call (RFC), but no RFC destination has been assigned or maintained in the customizing settings for the GTS application. Essentially, the integration between the SAP ERP system and the GTS system is not properly configured.
  
  Explanation:
  
  SAP ERP and SAP GTS systems communicate using RFC connections.
  For certain processes like Intrastat reporting or customs declarations, the ERP system sends data to GTS.
  The system expects an RFC destination to be assigned in the customizing (configuration) to know which GTS system to connect to.
  If this RFC destination is missing or not assigned, the system throws the error WS_INTRASTAT044.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check and Maintain RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 in the SAP ERP system.
  Verify if the RFC destination for the GTS system exists and is correctly configured.
  Test the connection to ensure it is working.
  
  
  
  Assign RFC Destination in Customizing:
  
  Go to the customizing path:
  SPRO -> Logistics General -> Foreign Trade/Customs -> Intrastat -> Basic Settings -> Assign RFC Destination for GTS Application
  
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SPRO and navigate to the above path.
  Assign the correct RFC destination to the GTS application.
  
  
  
  Save and Transport:
  
  After assigning the RFC destination, save the customizing.
  If in a development system, transport the changes to quality and production systems.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Process:
  
  After the RFC destination is assigned, retry the process that triggered the error.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  The RFC destination typically points to the GTS system's gateway.
  The RFC user should have appropriate authorizations.
  If you have multiple GTS systems (e.g., test and production), ensure the correct RFC destination is assigned depending on the environment.
  This error is common during initial setup or after system copies where RFC destinations might not be maintained.
  For troubleshooting, check the system logs and RFC connection tests.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WS_INTRASTAT044 No RFC assigned for GTS application; assign in Customizing
  
  
  Cause
  Missing RFC destination assignment for GTS in customizing
  
  
  Solution
  Maintain RFC destination in SM59 and assign it in SPRO under Intrastat/GTS customizing
  
  
  Transaction
  SM59 (RFC), SPRO (Customizing)
  
  
  
  
  If you need the exact customizing path or further help with the configuration, please let me know!