How To Fix XMS_MONI016 - RFC destination for TREX server does not exist '&1'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XMS_MONI - Messages for Monitoring

• Message number: 016

• Message text: RFC destination for TREX server does not exist '&1'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XMS_MONI016 - RFC destination for TREX server does not exist '&1' ?

  The SAP error message XMS_MONI016 indicates that the RFC (Remote Function Call) destination for the TREX (Text Retrieval and Extraction) server does not exist. This error typically arises when the system is unable to connect to the TREX server due to a missing or incorrectly configured RFC destination.
  Cause:
  
  Missing RFC Destination: The specified RFC destination for the TREX server is not defined in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The existing RFC destination may be incorrectly configured, leading to connection issues.
  TREX Server Not Running: The TREX server itself may not be running or may be unreachable due to network issues.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the TREX server.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  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> where <SID> is your system ID.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Configure RFC Destination:
  
  If the RFC destination is missing, create a new one:
  
  Click on "Create" and enter the necessary details such as the destination name, connection type (usually "3" for TCP/IP connections), and the target host and service.
  
  
  If it exists but is misconfigured, double-check the settings, including the target host, service, and logon credentials.
  
  
  
  Check TREX Server Status:
  
  Ensure that the TREX server is up and running. You can check the status of the TREX server using the TREX administration tools or by accessing the TREX server directly.
  
  
  
  Test Connection:
  
  After creating or modifying the RFC destination, use the "Test Connection" feature in transaction SM59 to verify that the connection to the TREX server is successful.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the TREX server. This may involve checking roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SM21) and the TREX logs for any additional error messages that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  TREX Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for TREX for detailed configuration steps and troubleshooting tips.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to TREX and RFC destinations.
  System Administration: Involve your SAP Basis team if you are not familiar with system administration tasks, as they can assist with configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the XMS_MONI016 error and establish a successful connection to the TREX server.