How To Fix R11285 - RFC &1 already exists


R11285 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: R11 - Business Partner and BDT

  • Message number: 285

  • Message text: RFC &1 already exists

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  • What causes this issue?

    You have created a data record with a remote function call destination
    that is already contained in another data record of the same
    communication type.
    This means that it is not possible to unambiguously identify this data
    record via the RFC destination.

    System Response

    The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

    How to fix this error?

    During direct input, state the number of the data record (
    <LS>CONSNUMBER</>) in order to unambiguously identify this data record.

    Procedure for System Administrators


    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R11285 - RFC &1 already exists ?
    The SAP error message R11285, which states "RFC &1 already exists," typically occurs when there is an attempt to create a Remote Function Call (RFC) destination that already exists in the system. This can happen during the configuration of RFC connections, especially when setting up connections between different SAP systems or between SAP and non-SAP systems.
    
    Cause: Duplicate RFC Destination: The most common cause is that an RFC destination with the same name already exists in the system. Configuration Errors: There may be a misconfiguration or an attempt to re-create an RFC destination that was not properly deleted. Transport Issues: If you are transporting RFC destinations from one system to another, there may be conflicts if the destination already exists in the target system.
    Solution: Check Existing RFC Destinations: Go to transaction code SM59 (RFC Destinations). Search for the RFC destination name that is causing the error. If it exists, you can either modify it or delete it if

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