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

PN862 - Overview

• 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