How To Fix RSDRI_DF053 - RFC connection &1 already exists and does not need to be created

RSDRI_DF053 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDRI_DF - DF Integration

• Message number: 053

• Message text: RFC connection &1 already exists and does not need to be created

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDRI_DF053 - RFC connection &1 already exists and does not need to be created ?

  The SAP error message RSDRI_DF053 indicates that there is an attempt to create an RFC (Remote Function Call) connection that already exists in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of data extraction or when setting up connections for data sources in SAP BW (Business Warehouse).
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following scenarios:
  
  Duplicate Connection Attempt: The system is trying to create an RFC connection that has already been defined in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the data source or the extraction process that leads to the system attempting to create a connection that is already present.
  Transport Issues: If you are transporting objects between systems, the RFC connection might already exist in the target system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Connections:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 (RFC Destinations) and check if the RFC connection already exists. If it does, you can use