How To Fix PN862 - RFC destination does not exist. Entry & will be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PN -

• Message number: 862

• Message text: RFC destination does not exist. Entry & will be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PN862 - RFC destination does not exist. Entry & will be deleted ?

  The SAP error message PN862 indicates that there is an issue with an RFC (Remote Function Call) destination that is either missing or incorrectly configured in the SAP system. This error typically arises when the system attempts to access an RFC destination that does not exist, leading to the deletion of the entry.
  Cause:
  
  Missing RFC Destination: The specified RFC destination does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The RFC destination may be incorrectly configured, leading to the system being unable to find it.
  Transport Issues: If the RFC destination was supposed to be transported from another system and the transport did not occur successfully, it may be missing.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the RFC destination.
  System Changes: Changes in the system landscape, such as system upgrades or migrations, may have affected the RFC destination.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction code SM59 (RFC Destinations).
  Verify if the RFC destination mentioned in the error message exists.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Correct RFC Destination:
  
  If the destination is missing, create a new RFC destination with the required parameters (e.g., target host, system number, client, user, password).
  If it exists but is incorrectly configured, correct the settings as needed.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the RFC destination should have been transported from another system, check the transport requests to ensure they were imported correctly.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the RFC destination. This can be checked in transaction SU53 after attempting to access the RFC.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  If there have been recent changes to the system landscape, review the configuration to ensure that all necessary RFC destinations are properly set up.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the RFC connection using the Connection Test feature in transaction SM59 to ensure it is working correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM59: Manage RFC Destinations
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  ST22: Dump Analysis (if applicable)
  SICF: Check HTTP services (if the RFC is related to web services)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring RFC destinations and troubleshooting RFC issues.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to RFC destinations and the PN862 error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PN862 error and ensure that the RFC destination is correctly configured and accessible.