How To Fix XSS_SER016 - Error during RFC-Destination lookup: &1

XSS_SER016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XSS_SER - Messages for XSS services

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Error during RFC-Destination lookup: &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XSS_SER016 - Error during RFC-Destination lookup: &1 ?

  The SAP error message XSS_SER016 indicates that there was an issue during the lookup of an RFC (Remote Function Call) destination. This error typically occurs in scenarios where the system is trying to establish a connection to another SAP system or service, and it cannot find the specified RFC destination.
  Causes:
  
  Missing RFC Destination: The specified RFC destination does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect RFC Destination Name: The name of the RFC destination may be misspelled or incorrectly configured.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the RFC destination.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems preventing access to the target system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The RFC destination may not be properly configured, such as incorrect parameters or settings.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 in the SAP GUI.
  Look for the RFC destination that is causing the error. Ensure that it exists and is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the RFC destination