How To Fix R11285 - RFC &1 already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R11 - Business Partner and BDT

• Message number: 285

• Message text: RFC &1 already exists

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

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Smart SAP Assistant

• 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 it is no longer needed.
  
  
  
  Modify the Existing Destination:
  
  If the existing RFC destination is valid and you need to change its configuration, select it and click on the "Change" button to update the necessary parameters.
  
  
  
  Delete the Existing Destination:
  
  If the existing RFC destination is not needed, you can delete it by selecting the destination and clicking on the "Delete" button.
  
  
  
  Use a Different Name:
  
  If you are trying to create a new RFC destination and the name is already taken, consider using a different name for the new destination.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the error occurred during a transport, check the transport request to ensure that it does not contain duplicate entries for RFC destinations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM59: Manage RFC Destinations
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to check underlying tables if needed)
  SE37: Function Module (to check the function module associated with the RFC)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on RFC configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to RFC destinations and this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the R11285 error and successfully manage your RFC destinations in SAP.