How To Fix /AIF/IDOC_GEN_STR019 - Logical destination &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /AIF/IDOC_GEN_STR -

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Logical destination &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /AIF/IDOC_GEN_STR019 - Logical destination &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /AIF/IDOC_GEN_STR019 Logical destination &1 does not exist typically indicates that the system is trying to send an IDoc (Intermediate Document) to a logical destination that has not been defined in the system. This can occur in scenarios where the Application Interface Framework (AIF) is used to process IDocs.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Logical Destination: The logical destination specified in the configuration does not exist in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The logical destination might be incorrectly configured or misspelled in the settings.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, the logical destination may not have been included in the transport request.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the logical destination.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Logical Destination:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 (RFC Destinations) and check if the logical destination specified in the error message exists.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create Logical Destination:
  
  In SM59, create a new RFC destination with the appropriate settings (e.g., connection type, target host, etc.).
  Ensure that the destination is configured correctly to point to the intended system.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Check the AIF configuration settings to ensure that the logical destination is correctly specified.
  You can do this in transaction AIF or through the relevant customizing transactions.
  
  
  
  Transport Configuration:
  
  If the logical destination was supposed to be transported, ensure that it is included in the transport request and that the transport has been successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the IDoc processing has the necessary authorizations to access the logical destination.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the IDoc processing again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM59: For managing RFC destinations.
  AIF: For accessing the Application Interface Framework.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for AIF and IDoc processing for more detailed configuration steps.
  Logs: Check the AIF logs and IDoc monitoring (transaction WE02 or WE05) for additional context on the error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message regarding the logical destination not existing.