How To Fix E1416 - Destination used does not have type 3

E1416 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E1 - Messages for IDoc Basis

• Message number: 416

• Message text: Destination used does not have type 3

What causes this issue?

The destination used is not of type 3

System Response

The chosen communication method is intended solely for MDMP-Unicode SAP
systems. The destination for the receiver must therefore be of type '3'.

How to fix this error?

You cannot use this destination for this type of communication. You can
use the standard report RSEOUT00 to send IDocs to the port (RFC
destination ).

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

E1416 - Details

• The SAP error message E1416, which states "Destination used does not have type 3," typically occurs in the context of SAP's communication and connectivity settings, particularly when dealing with RFC (Remote Function Call) destinations. This error indicates that the destination you are trying to use is not configured correctly or does not have the expected type.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Destination Type: The destination you are trying to use is not of type 3 (which is typically used for RFC connections). It may be of type 1 (ABAP connection) or type 2 (TCP/IP connection).
  
  Configuration Issues: The destination may not be properly configured in the SAP system, leading to the system not recognizing it as a valid type 3 destination.
  Network Issues: There could be underlying network issues that prevent the system from recognizing or connecting to the destination.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the destination.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Destination Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction