How To Fix XMS_MONI015 - RFC destination for TREX server not maintained (SXMB_ADM)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XMS_MONI - Messages for Monitoring

• Message number: 015

• Message text: RFC destination for TREX server not maintained (SXMB_ADM)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XMS_MONI015 - RFC destination for TREX server not maintained (SXMB_ADM) ?

  The SAP error message XMS_MONI015 indicates that there is an issue with the RFC (Remote Function Call) destination for the TREX (Text Retrieval and Extraction) server not being maintained. This error typically arises in scenarios where SAP systems are trying to communicate with the TREX server for text indexing or search functionalities.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the RFC destination required for connecting to the TREX server has not been configured in the SAP system. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Configuration: The RFC destination for the TREX server has not been created or is incorrectly configured.
  System Changes: Changes in the system landscape, such as system upgrades or migrations, may have led to the loss of the RFC destination.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the RFC destination.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you need to ensure that the RFC destination for the TREX server is properly configured. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Check RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 in the SAP GUI.
  Look for the RFC destination that corresponds to the TREX server. It is usually named something like TREX_<SID> or similar.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create/Configure RFC Destination:
  
  If the RFC destination is missing, create a new one:
  
  Click on "Create" and enter the necessary details:
  
  RFC Destination: Name it appropriately (e.g., TREX_<SID>).
  Connection Type: Choose the appropriate connection type (usually "3" for TCP/IP connections).
  Target Host: Enter the hostname or IP address of the TREX server.
  Service No.: Enter the port number on which the TREX server is listening.
  
  
  Test the connection to ensure it is working correctly.
  
  
  If it exists but is misconfigured, update the details as necessary.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user or service account that is trying to access the TREX server has the necessary authorizations to use the RFC destination.
  
  
  
  Restart Services:
  
  After making changes, it may be necessary to restart the relevant services or the SAP system to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  TREX: TREX is a search engine used in SAP for full-text search and indexing. It is often used in conjunction with SAP NetWeaver and other SAP applications.
  RFC Destinations: RFC destinations are used in SAP to define how different systems communicate with each other. They can be configured for various types of connections, including local and remote systems.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM59: Used to manage RFC destinations.
  SXMB_ADM: Used for monitoring and administration of the SAP Exchange Infrastructure (XI) and may provide additional context for the error.
  
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult SAP support or check the SAP Community for similar issues and solutions.