How To Fix DEST_EDITOR001 - Specify either normal user or alias user but not both!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DEST_EDITOR - Destination Editor Messages

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Specify either normal user or alias user but not both!

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DEST_EDITOR001 - Specify either normal user or alias user but not both! ?

  The SAP error message DEST_EDITOR001 indicates that there is a conflict in the user settings when trying to create or edit a destination in the SAP system. Specifically, it means that both a normal user and an alias user have been specified at the same time, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in the context of configuring RFC (Remote Function Call) destinations or other connection settings in SAP. The cause of the error is that the configuration is attempting to use both a normal user and an alias user for authentication, which is contradictory. The system requires you to choose one method of authentication.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that you specify either a normal user or an alias user, but not both. Here are the steps to fix the issue:
  
  
  Access the Destination Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SM59 (for RFC destinations) or the relevant transaction for the type of destination you are configuring.
  
  
  
  Edit the Destination:
  
  Select the destination that is causing the error and click on the "Change" button.
  
  
  
  Check User Settings:
  
  In the configuration screen, look for the fields related to user authentication.
  If you have filled in both the "User" field (normal user) and the "Alias User" field, you need to remove one of them.
  
  
  
  Choose One Authentication Method:
  
  If you want to use a normal user, clear the alias user field.
  If you prefer to use an alias user, clear the normal user field.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Test the Connection:
  
  After saving, you can test the connection to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  RFC Destinations: These are used in SAP to define how the system connects to other systems, whether they are other SAP systems or non-SAP systems.
  User Types: 
  
  Normal User: A specific user account that has been created in the SAP system.
  Alias User: A user that acts as a placeholder or reference to another user, often used for security or access control purposes.
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM59: For managing RFC destinations.
  SU01: For user management, where you can create or modify user accounts.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DEST_EDITOR001 error and successfully configure your destination in SAP.