How To Fix RS012 - Destination &1 does not exist

RS012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS - BRST Reporting Support Tools: Communication Handler

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Destination &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS012 - Destination &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message "RS012 Destination &1 does not exist" typically indicates that the system is unable to find a specified destination in the SAP system configuration. This error often arises in the context of background jobs, RFC (Remote Function Call) connections, or when trying to access external systems.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Destination: The specified destination (denoted by &1 in the error message) is not defined in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The destination may be incorrectly configured or may have been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the destination.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues preventing access to the destination.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Destination Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SM59 (RFC Destinations).
  Look for the destination specified in the error message.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it. If it exists, check its configuration for correctness.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Destination:
  
  If the destination is missing, create a new RFC destination