How To Fix /SCWM/IT205 - Destination &1 is not an SAP ERP or SAP S/4 HANA system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/IT -

• Message number: 205

• Message text: Destination &1 is not an SAP ERP or SAP S/4 HANA system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/IT205 - Destination &1 is not an SAP ERP or SAP S/4 HANA system ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/IT205 Destination &1 is not an SAP ERP or SAP S/4 HANA system typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when there is an issue with the system configuration or connectivity to the backend SAP ERP or S/4HANA system.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Destination Configuration: The destination specified in the error message (&1) is not correctly configured in the SAP system. This could mean that the destination does not point to a valid SAP ERP or S/4HANA system.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues preventing the EWM system from reaching the specified destination.
  System Type Mismatch: The destination may point to a non-SAP system or a system that is not recognized as an SAP ERP or S/4HANA system.
  Missing or Incorrect RFC Destination: The RFC (Remote Function Call) destination may be missing or incorrectly set up in transaction SM59.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 in the SAP GUI.
  Look for the RFC destination that corresponds to the destination mentioned in the error message.
  Ensure that the destination is configured correctly and points to a valid SAP ERP or S/4HANA system.
  
  
  
  Test the Connection:
  
  In transaction SM59, select the RFC destination and use the "Test Connection" option to verify that the connection to the backend system is working properly.
  
  
  
  Check System Type:
  
  Ensure that the backend system is indeed an SAP ERP or S/4HANA system. If it is not, you will need to adjust your configuration accordingly.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration in EWM:
  
  Check the configuration settings in EWM to ensure that they are correctly set up to communicate with the backend system.
  
  
  
  Network Configuration:
  
  If there are network issues, work with your network team to ensure that the EWM system can reach the backend system without any firewall or routing issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of EWM you are using for any additional configuration steps or requirements.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message /SCWM/IT205 Destination &1 is not an SAP ERP or SAP S/4 HANA system.