Creating an RFC Destination

You should have an RFC destination configured from the SAP Gateway system to the external server (type G) or the ABAP system (type H) before generating the OData service. Follow the procedure given below to configure an RFC destination for either G or H connection type.

1. Logon to the SAP Gateway Hub system where IW_BEP 200 and IW_FND are installed.

2. Go to transaction SM59.

3. Choose Create and the enter the following:

   Field	Description
   RFC Destination	Enter an RFC destination name. For example, ODATA_RFC.
   Connection Type	Choose: H for HTTP Connection to ABAP System G for HTTP Connection to External Server
   Description	Enter a description.

4. Go to the Technical Settings tab and enter the following:

   Field	Description
   Target Host	For Type G, enter the domain name. For example, in the external OData service, http://services.odata.org/Northwind/Northwind.svc/, services.odata.org is the target host. For Type H, enter the host IP
   Path Prefix	Enter any additional directories, if relevant.

5. If relevant, select the Logon & Security tab and enter the security settings as required.

6. Save the RFC destination.

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