How To Fix XC303 - The name of RFC destination may not be longer than 10 characters for CIF

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XC - Message Class for Core Interface

• Message number: 303

• Message text: The name of RFC destination may not be longer than 10 characters for CIF

What causes this issue?

For CIF, the name of the RFC destination may not be longer than 10
characters. In this case, '&V1&' is too long.

System Response

These setting is not permitted.

How to fix this error?

Use a name that is 10 characters long or shorter.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XC303 - The name of RFC destination may not be longer than 10 characters for CIF ?

  The SAP error message XC303 indicates that the name of the RFC (Remote Function Call) destination you are trying to create or use in the CIF (Core Interface) context exceeds the maximum allowed length of 10 characters. This is a common restriction in SAP systems, particularly for certain configurations and settings.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You attempt to create or configure an RFC destination with a name that is longer than 10 characters.
  The system enforces a naming convention that limits the length of RFC destination names.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Shorten the RFC Destination Name: Ensure that the name of the RFC destination you are trying to create or use is 10 characters or fewer. You can do this by:
  
  Renaming the RFC destination to a shorter name.
  Using abbreviations or acronyms if necessary.
  
  
  
  Check Existing RFC Destinations: If you are trying to use an existing RFC destination, verify its name in transaction SM59 (RFC Destinations) and ensure it complies with the length restriction.
  
  
  Update Configuration: If the RFC destination is part of a configuration in CIF, make sure to update any references to the RFC destination with the new, shorter name.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM59: To manage and configure RFC destinations.
  CIF: To access the CIF configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for CIF and RFC destinations for more detailed guidelines on naming conventions and configurations.
  
  
  Best Practices: When creating RFC destinations, always adhere to the naming conventions and restrictions set by SAP to avoid similar issues in the future.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the XC303 error and successfully configure your RFC destination for CIF.