How To Fix E1411 - Error while setting up connection (destination &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E1 - Messages for IDoc Basis

• Message number: 411

• Message text: Error while setting up connection (destination &)

What causes this issue?

Connection error (destination &v1&).

System Response

A problem occurred when connecting to destination &v1&. The system
returned the following error information:
&v2&

How to fix this error?

Check the destination in transaction SM59.

<DS:TRAN.SM59>Execute SM59</>
ENDIF

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E1411 - Error while setting up connection (destination &) ?

  The SAP error message E1411, which states "Error while setting up connection (destination &)," typically indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a connection to a specific destination in the SAP system. This could be related to various types of connections, such as RFC (Remote Function Call), HTTP, or other types of communication setups.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Destination Configuration: The destination may not be configured correctly in transaction SM59 (for RFC destinations) or SMICM (for HTTP connections).
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues preventing the SAP system from reaching the destination.
  Authorization Issues: The user or service account may not have the necessary authorizations to access the destination.
  Service Not Running: The service on the target system may not be running or may be misconfigured.
  Firewall Restrictions: Firewalls or security settings may be blocking the connection to the destination.
  Incorrect Credentials: If the destination requires authentication, incorrect credentials may lead to connection failures.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Destination Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 and verify the settings for the destination. Ensure that the connection type, target host, and system number are correct.
  Test the connection from SM59 to see if it is successful.
  
  
  
  Network Connectivity:
  
  Use tools like ping or telnet to check if the target system is reachable from the SAP server.
  Ensure that there are no network issues or outages.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user or service account has the necessary authorizations to access the destination.
  Check roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Service Status:
  
  Ensure that the service on the target system is running and properly configured to accept connections.
  
  
  
  Firewall Settings:
  
  Check firewall settings to ensure that the necessary ports are open for communication between the SAP system and the destination.
  
  
  
  Credentials Verification:
  
  If the destination requires authentication, verify that the credentials (username and password) are correct and have not expired.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM59: For managing RFC destinations.
  SMICM: For managing HTTP connections.
  SU01: For user management and authorization checks.
  
  
  
  Logs and Traces:
  
  Check the system logs (SM21) and developer traces (ST22) for any additional error messages that may provide more context.
  Use transaction SLG1 to check application logs related to the connection.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to the E1411 error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the E1411 error in your SAP system.