How To Fix ESH_ADM_MSG079 - Could not delete RFC destination &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_ADM_MSG - ESH Administration and Monitoring Tool

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Could not delete RFC destination &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_ADM_MSG079 - Could not delete RFC destination &1 ?

  The SAP error message ESH_ADM_MSG079 indicates that the system was unable to delete a Remote Function Call (RFC) destination specified by the placeholder &1. This error can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to delete the RFC destination may not have the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  RFC Destination in Use: The RFC destination might be currently in use by other processes or configurations, preventing its deletion.
  System Configuration: There may be inconsistencies or issues in the system configuration that are preventing the deletion.
  Technical Errors: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database locks or connectivity problems.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to delete RFC destinations. You can check this in transaction SU53 after the error occurs to see if there are any authorization failures.
  
  
  
  Check Usage:
  
  Verify if the RFC destination is currently being used by any jobs, programs, or configurations. You can check in transaction SM37 for any active jobs that might be using the destination.
  
  
  
  Delete via Transaction:
  
  Try deleting the RFC destination using transaction SM59. Navigate to the relevant RFC destination and attempt to delete it from there.
  
  
  
  Check for Locks:
  
  Use transaction SM12 to check for any locks on the database that might be preventing the deletion. If there are locks, you may need to resolve them before proceeding.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Review the system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Technical Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or technical support for further assistance. They may need to investigate deeper into the system configuration or logs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  RFC Destinations: RFC destinations are used in SAP to define the connection parameters for remote systems. They are crucial for enabling communication between different SAP systems or between SAP and non-SAP systems.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM59: Manage RFC destinations.
  SU53: Check authorization failures.
  SM37: Monitor jobs.
  SM12: Check for locks.
  SM21: View system logs.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.