How To Fix WXP163 - Enter the RFC destination for the BW system

WXP163 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 163

• Message text: Enter the RFC destination for the BW system

What causes this issue?

You have tried to find information about the infocube in which planning
and current data is entered.
The connection to the BW system containing the infocube is defined
using an RFC destination. You did not, however, enter an RFC
destination when trying to find information about the infocube in
question.

How to fix this error?

Enter the RFC destination for the BW system and start the function once
again.
RFC destinaions can be maintained via <DS:TRAN.SM59>Tools ->
Administration -> Network -> RFC destinations</>.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXP163 - Enter the RFC destination for the BW system ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WXP163: Enter the RFC destination for the BW system:
  
  Error Message
  WXP163: Enter the RFC destination for the BW system
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when a process or transaction in SAP requires communication with a BW (Business Warehouse) system, but the RFC (Remote Function Call) destination to the BW system has not been specified or maintained.
  In other words, the system expects an RFC destination that points to the BW system to establish a connection, but this information is missing or incorrect.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When you are trying to execute a process that involves data extraction, reporting, or data transfer between SAP ERP and SAP BW.
  During configuration or runtime of BW-related functions where the system needs to call BW functions remotely.
  In scenarios involving data staging, data extraction, or BW system integration.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Maintain the RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 (RFC Destinations).
  Check if an RFC destination to the