How To Fix RSAR669 - Port description contains errors: Incorrect destination &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAR - Data Transfer and Metadata Maintenance

• Message number: 669

• Message text: Port description contains errors: Incorrect destination &1

What causes this issue?

Destination &V1& is defined in port &V2&. However, destination &V3& is
stored in BW.

System Response

Errors when requesting data.

How to fix this error?

Correct the port definition, or choose <LS>Restore</> in the source
system tree of the Data Warehousing Workbench.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAR669 - Port description contains errors: Incorrect destination &1 ?

  The SAP error message RSAR669 indicates that there is an issue with the port description in the context of SAP's Remote Function Call (RFC) or data transfer processes. The message specifically states that the destination specified is incorrect, which can lead to problems in data transfer or communication between systems.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Incorrect Destination Configuration: The destination defined in the SAP system (RFC destination) may not be correctly configured. This could include incorrect hostnames, IP addresses, or service ports.
  
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues preventing the SAP system from reaching the specified destination.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user or service account being used to connect to the destination may not have the necessary permissions.
  
  
  Typographical Errors: There may be typographical errors in the destination name or parameters.
  
  
  Missing or Inactive Destination: The destination may not exist or may be inactive in the SAP system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSAR669 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check RFC Destination Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SM59 in the SAP GUI.
  Locate the RFC destination that is causing the issue.
  Verify that the configuration settings (such as the target host, system number, and client) are correct.
  
  
  
  Test the Connection:
  
  In the SM59 transaction, select the RFC destination and use the "Connection Test" option to check if the connection can be established successfully.
  
  
  
  Review Network Settings:
  
  Ensure that there are no firewall rules or network issues blocking the connection to the destination.
  Check if the hostname or IP address is reachable from the SAP server.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user or service account has the necessary authorizations to access the destination.
  
  
  
  Correct Typographical Errors:
  
  Double-check the destination name and parameters for any typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Activate or Create Destination:
  
  If the destination does not exist, create it in SM59.
  If it is inactive, activate it.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM59: Manage RFC Destinations
  ST22: Dump Analysis (to check for any related dumps)
  SM21: System Log (to check for any related log entries)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring RFC destinations and troubleshooting connectivity issues.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the RSAR669 error in your SAP system.