How To Fix E0553 - Logical destination '&' is assigned to file port '&'

E0553 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E0 - SAP EDI messages

• Message number: 553

• Message text: Logical destination '&' is assigned to file port '&'

What causes this issue?

The logical destination is already assigned to a file port.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Since a file port (type '3') already exists for this logical
destination, you cannot assign this destination to an ALE port (type
'1'), because communication is different for the two ways (-> SM59).
Please check the type for which the logical destination &v1& is
maintained.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

E0553 - Details

• The SAP error message E0553 indicates that there is an issue with the logical destination configuration in the SAP system. Specifically, it states that the logical destination you are trying to use is assigned to a file port, which may not be appropriate for the operation you are attempting to perform.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The logical destination is configured to use a file port, which is typically used for file-based communication rather than for other types of communication (like RFC, HTTP, etc.).
  Misassignment: The logical destination may have been incorrectly assigned to a file port when it should be assigned to a different type of communication method.
  Port Settings: The settings for the port may not be correctly defined, leading to the system not being able to process the request as expected.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Logical Destination Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SM59 (RFC Destinations) and check the configuration of the logical destination in question.
  Ensure that the logical