How To Fix RSODP_ODATA004 - RFC destination '&1' does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSODP_ODATA -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: RFC destination '&1' does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSODP_ODATA004 - RFC destination '&1' does not exist ?

  The SAP error message RSODP_ODATA004 indicates that the system is unable to find the specified RFC (Remote Function Call) destination. This typically occurs when trying to access an OData service that relies on an RFC destination that has not been configured or is incorrectly set up.
  Cause
  The error can be caused by several factors:
  
  Non-existent RFC Destination: The specified RFC destination does not exist in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The RFC destination may exist but is not configured correctly (e.g., wrong connection parameters).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the RFC destination.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues preventing access to the destination.
  Typographical Errors: There could be a typo in the name of the RFC destination in the configuration.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 in the SAP GUI.
  Look for the RFC destination specified in the error message.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify RFC Destination:
  
  If the RFC destination is missing, create a new one by clicking on "Create" and filling in the necessary details (e.g., target host, system number, client, user, password).
  If it exists but is misconfigured, modify it to ensure all parameters are correct.
  
  
  
  Test the RFC Connection:
  
  After creating or modifying the RFC destination, use the "Test Connection" feature in SM59 to ensure that the connection is working properly.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user trying to access the OData service has the necessary authorizations to use the RFC destination.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages that might provide more context.
  
  
  
  Network Configuration:
  
  If the RFC destination points to a remote system, ensure that there are no network issues preventing access to that system.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  RFC Destinations: These are used in SAP to define how to connect to other SAP systems or external systems. They can be configured as "ABAP Connections" or "TCP/IP Connections".
  OData Services: OData (Open Data Protocol) is a standard protocol for accessing web services. In SAP, OData services are often used in Fiori applications.
  Authorization Objects: Ensure that the user has the necessary roles and authorizations to access the OData service and the underlying RFC destination.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSODP_ODATA004 error and successfully connect to the required RFC destination.