How To Fix ISU_S4H_C4C_UTIL_MSG201 - Destination &1 of type &2 already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ISU_S4H_C4C_UTIL_MSG -

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Destination &1 of type &2 already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ISU_S4H_C4C_UTIL_MSG201 - Destination &1 of type &2 already exists ?

  The SAP error message ISU_S4H_C4C_UTIL_MSG201 with the description "Destination &1 of type &2 already exists" typically occurs in the context of SAP Cloud for Customer (C4C) integration with SAP S/4HANA or other systems. This error indicates that there is an attempt to create a destination (such as a communication arrangement or service endpoint) that already exists in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Destination: The most common cause of this error is that a destination with the same name and type already exists in the system. This can happen if there was a previous configuration that was not properly deleted or if there is an attempt to create a destination with the same parameters.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings where the system is trying to create a destination that conflicts with existing entries.
  Transport Issues: If you are transporting configurations from one system to another, it is possible that the destination was already present in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Destinations: 
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., SM59 for RFC destinations) and check if the destination with the specified name and type already exists.
  If it does exist and is not needed, you can delete or modify it as necessary.
  
  
  
  Modify the Configuration:
  
  If you need to create a new destination, consider changing the name or parameters to avoid conflicts with existing entries.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If this error occurred after a transport, review the transport request to ensure that it does not contain duplicate entries for destinations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or notes related to the specific integration scenario you are working on. There may be specific guidelines or best practices for managing destinations.
  
  
  
  Error Handling in Code:
  
  If this error is being raised in a custom program or integration logic, ensure that the code checks for the existence of the destination before attempting to create it.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Integration Documentation: Review the integration documentation for SAP C4C and S/4HANA to ensure that you are following the correct procedures for setting up destinations.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully manage your destination configurations in SAP.