How To Fix ESH_TEST_FUNC063 - RFC destination &1 could not be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_TEST_FUNC - Test Functions of ESH

• Message number: 063

• Message text: RFC destination &1 could not be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_TEST_FUNC063 - RFC destination &1 could not be deleted ?

  The SAP error message ESH_TEST_FUNC063 indicates that there was an issue with deleting an RFC (Remote Function Call) destination in the system. This error can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause and potential solutions can help resolve the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to delete the RFC destination may not have the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  Existing Dependencies: The RFC destination may be in use by other objects or configurations, preventing its deletion.
  System Configuration: There may be inconsistencies or issues in the system configuration that are causing the deletion to fail.
  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. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Investigate if the RFC destination is being used by any other configurations, such as background jobs, function modules, or other RFC calls. You can use transaction SM59 to check the status and usage of the RFC destination.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction SM59:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 (RFC Destinations) and try to delete the RFC destination directly from there. If there are any error messages or warnings, they may provide additional context.
  
  
  
  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:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SM21) for any related error messages that might provide more insight into the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide guidance on similar issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM59: Manage RFC Destinations
  SU53: Analyze Authorization Issues
  SM12: Display and Delete Locks
  SM21: System Log
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to RFC destinations and their management for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.