How to Set Up RFC Destination for HTTP Protocol

For HTTP protocol, you must set up the RFC destinations for the following:

  • SAP Support Portal

  • SAP Note Download

SAP Note 2738426 Information published on SAP site automates the configuration of new Support Backbone Communications needed via Task List.

It is recommended that you implement the above SAP Note and use the automation provided to create the needed RFC destinations automatically instead of following the manual procedure described below.

Procedure

How to Set Up RFC Destination (H Type) for SAP Support Portal

  1. Go to transaction SM59

  2. Choose Create

  3. Enter the following details on the RFC Destination screen:

    • Name of RFC destination

      SAP recommends using the name SAP-SUPPORT_PORTAL

    • Connection Type as H

    • Description

  4. Select the Technical Setting tab and enter the following:

    • Target Host

      Enter the host you want to connect to. Enter the value as apps.support.sap.com

    • Service No.: Enter the port value as 443.

  5. Select the Logon & Security tab and perform the following:

    • Under the Logon with User section, select the Basic Authentication radio button.

      For the user and password, enter your Technical Communication User (also called Technical S-user) credentials. Please refer the SAP Note 2174416 Information published on SAP site for creation of Technical Communication User.

    • Under the Security Options section, perform the following:

    • Select Active radio button for SSL

    • Select the value ANONYM SSL Client (Anonymous) for SSL Certificate.

      Please refer to SAP Note 510007 Information published on SAP site for setting up SSL on Application Server ABAP

How to Set Up RFC Destination (G Type) for SAP Notes Download

  1. Go to transaction SM59

  2. Choose Create

  3. Enter the following details on the RFC Destination screen:

    • Name of RFC destination

      SAP recommends using the name SAP-SUPPORT_NOTE_DOWNLOAD

    • Connection Type as “G”

    • Description

  4. Select the Technical Setting tab and enter the following:

    • Target Host

      Enter the host you want to connect to. Enter the value as notesdownloads.sap.com

  5. Select the Logon & Security tab and perform the following:

    • Under the Logon with User section, select the Basic Authentication radio button.

      For the user and password, enter your Technical Communication User (also called Technical S-user) credentials. Please refer the SAP Note 2174416 Information published on SAP site for creation of Technical Communication User.

    • Under the Security Options section, perform the following:

      1. Select Active radio button for SSL

      2. Select the value ANONYM SSL Client (Anonymous) for SSL Certificate.

        Please refer to SAP Note 510007 Information published on SAP site for setting up SSL on Application Server ABAP