How To Fix XE014 - RFC destination is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XE - Express Delivery Company Interface

• Message number: 014

• Message text: RFC destination is invalid

What causes this issue?

The RFC destination is not valid.

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?

Choose another RFC destination.

Procedure for System Administrators

Maintain the RFC destinations.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XE014 - RFC destination is invalid ?

  The SAP error message XE014 indicates that the RFC (Remote Function Call) destination is invalid. This error typically occurs when there is an issue with the configuration of the RFC destination in the SAP system. Here are the causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The RFC destination may not be configured correctly in the SAP system.
  Missing Destination: The specified RFC destination does not exist in the system.
  Connection Issues: There may be network issues preventing the connection to the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the RFC destination.
  System Down: The target system may be down or not reachable.
  Transport Layer Issues: If the RFC destination is part of a transport layer, it may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check RFC Destination Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SM59 in the SAP GUI.
  Look for the RFC destination that is causing the error.
  Verify that the configuration settings (such as the target host, system number, client, user, and password) are correct.
  
  
  
  Test the Connection:
  
  In transaction SM59, select the RFC destination and click on the "Connection Test" button to check if the connection is working.
  If the test fails, review the error message for more details.
  
  
  
  Create or Update the RFC Destination:
  
  If the RFC destination does not exist, create a new one with the correct parameters.
  If it exists but is incorrect, update it with the correct details.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the RFC destination.
  You can check user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Network Connectivity:
  
  Ensure that there are no network issues preventing access to the target system.
  Check firewall settings, VPN connections, and other network configurations.
  
  
  
  Check Target System Status:
  
  Verify that the target SAP system is up and running.
  If it is down, coordinate with the system administrator to resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Layer:
  
  If the RFC destination is part of a transport layer, ensure that it has been transported correctly and is available in the target system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM59: Manage RFC Destinations
  SU01: User Maintenance
  ST22: Dump Analysis (to check for any related dumps)
  SM21: System Log (to check for any related system logs)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring RFC destinations and troubleshooting RFC issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the XE014 error in your SAP system.