How To Fix SDEST003 - Destination & does not exist in system

SDEST003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SDEST - Messages for RFC Destinations

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Destination & does not exist in system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SDEST003 - Destination & does not exist in system ?

  The SAP error message SDEST003 indicates that a specified destination does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs when trying to send data or messages to a destination that has not been properly configured in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Destination Configuration: The destination you are trying to use (e.g., an RFC destination, a logical destination for email, etc.) has not been created or is not correctly configured in the SAP system.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the destination name you are trying to use.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified destination.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: The destination may have been deleted or is not active due to system configuration changes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Destination Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 (for RFC destinations) or SCOT (for communication destinations).
  Verify that the destination you are trying to use exists and is correctly configured.
  If it does not exist, create a