How To Fix /IWXBE/CORE053 - Destination '&1' does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWXBE/CORE -

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Destination '&1' does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWXBE/CORE053 - Destination '&1' does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /IWXBE/CORE053 Destination '&1' does not exist typically indicates that the system is trying to access a destination (like a service endpoint or a communication channel) that has not been defined or is incorrectly configured in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Destination: The destination specified in the error message does not exist in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The destination may exist but is not configured correctly (e.g., wrong URL, incorrect authentication details).
  Authorization Issues: The user or service trying to access the destination may not have the necessary authorizations.
  Transport Issues: If the destination was recently transported from another system, it may not have been set up correctly in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Destination Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SM59 (RFC Destinations).
  Look for the destination mentioned in the error message (replace &1 with the actual destination name).
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it. If it does exist, verify that all the settings (like the target host, service, and connection type) are correct.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Destination:
  
  If creating a new destination, ensure you provide the correct details:
  
  Target Host: The hostname or IP address of the target system.
  Service: The port number or service name.
  Logon Data: Ensure that the user credentials are correct if required.
  
  
  Test the connection using the "Connection Test" button in SM59.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user or service account has the necessary authorizations to access the destination. This may involve checking roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the destination was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was transported correctly and that all necessary configurations were included.
  
  
  
  Check for System-Specific Issues:
  
  Sometimes, the issue may be specific to the environment (e.g., development, testing, production). Ensure that the destination is set up in the correct environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring RFC destinations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance related to this error.
  Logs and Traces: If the issue persists, consider checking system logs (transaction SLG1) or enabling traces to gather more information about the error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /IWXBE/CORE053 Destination '&1' does not exist.