How To Fix IDOC_METADATA405 - The passed RFC destination '&' does not exist

IDOC_METADATA405 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IDOC_METADATA - Messages for metadata for the IDoc adapter

• Message number: 405

• Message text: The passed RFC destination '&' does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IDOC_METADATA405 - The passed RFC destination '&' does not exist ?

  The SAP error message IDOC_METADATA405 indicates that there is an issue with the Remote Function Call (RFC) destination specified in your IDoc processing. Specifically, the error message states that the passed RFC destination does not exist. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause
  
  Non-Existent RFC Destination: The specified RFC destination in the IDoc processing does not exist in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The RFC destination may be incorrectly configured or misspelled.
  Authorization Issues: The user or system trying to access the RFC destination may not have the necessary authorizations.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues preventing access to the specified RFC destination.
  System Configuration: The system may not be properly configured to recognize the RFC destination.
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 in the SAP GUI.
  Look for the specified RFC destination in the list.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Correct RFC Destination:
  
  If the