How To Fix XE027 - RFC destination & is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XE - Express Delivery Company Interface

• Message number: 027

• Message text: RFC destination & is not defined

What causes this issue?

RFC destination &V1& is not defined.

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 a valid RFC destination.

Procedure for System Administrators

Maintain the RFC destinations.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XE027 - RFC destination & is not defined ?

  The SAP error message XE027 indicates that the specified RFC (Remote Function Call) destination is not defined in the system. This error typically occurs when a program or transaction attempts to call a remote function module or access a system that requires an RFC connection, but the destination has not been properly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Missing RFC Destination: The specified RFC destination does not exist in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The RFC destination may exist but is incorrectly configured (e.g., wrong connection parameters).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the RFC destination.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the name of the RFC destination being called.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 in the SAP GUI.
  Look for the specified RFC destination in the list.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify RFC Destination:
  
  If the destination is missing, create a new RFC destination by clicking on the "Create" button.
  Fill in the required fields, such as:
  
  RFC Destination: Name of the destination.
  Connection Type: Choose the appropriate connection type (e.g., T for TCP/IP).
  Target Host: Specify the hostname or IP address of the target system.
  System Number: Enter the system number of the target SAP system.
  Client: Specify the client number.
  User/Password: Provide the necessary credentials if required.
  
  
  Save the configuration.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to access the RFC destination.
  You may need to check roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Verify Connection:
  
  After creating or modifying the RFC destination, use the "Connection Test" feature in transaction SM59 to verify that the connection is working properly.
  
  
  
  Check for Typos:
  
  Double-check the name of the RFC destination in the program or transaction that is generating the error to ensure there are no typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM59: Manage RFC destinations.
  SE37: Function module maintenance (to check the function module being called).
  SU01: User maintenance (to check user authorizations).
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring RFC destinations and troubleshooting RFC-related issues.
  
  
  Logs: Check system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or information that may help diagnose the issue.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the XE027 error and successfully configure the required RFC destination.