/IWFND/MED090 - A problem occured when reading the RFC destination for System Alias '&1'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/MED -

• Message number: 090

• Message text: A problem occured when reading the RFC destination for System Alias '&1'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/MED090 - A problem occured when reading the RFC destination for System Alias '&1' ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/MED090 indicates that there is an issue with reading the RFC (Remote Function Call) destination for a specified system alias. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway services when the system is unable to connect to the backend system due to configuration issues.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect RFC Destination Configuration: The RFC destination for the specified system alias may not be configured correctly in the SAP system.
  Missing or Inactive RFC Destination: The RFC destination might not exist or could be inactive.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the RFC destination.
  Network Issues: There could be network connectivity problems between the SAP Gateway and the backend system.
  System Alias Configuration: The system alias may not be correctly defined in the SAP Gateway configuration.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 in the SAP GUI.
  Look for the RFC destination that corresponds to the system alias mentioned in the error message.
  Ensure that the destination is correctly configured and active.
  
  
  
  Test RFC Connection:
  
  In transaction SM59, select the RFC destination and use the "Test Connection" option to verify that the connection to the backend system is working.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the RFC destination. You may need to check roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Review System Alias Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE and check the configuration of the system alias.
  Ensure that the system alias is correctly mapped to the appropriate RFC destination.
  
  
  
  Check Network Connectivity:
  
  Verify that there are no network issues preventing the SAP Gateway from reaching the backend system. This may involve checking firewalls, VPNs, or other network configurations.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the SAP Gateway logs for more detailed error messages. You can use transaction SLG1 to view application logs related to the Gateway.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Gateway documentation for information on configuring system aliases and RFC destinations.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the /IWFND/MED090 error message.