How To Fix SDEST013 - Error when saving destination & to database

SDEST013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SDEST - Messages for RFC Destinations

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Error when saving destination & to database

What causes this issue?

An error (error code &v3&) occurred when writing data to table &v2&.
Possible error codes:
<ZH>1:</> Database access error
<ZH>2:</> The length of the options for the table RFCDES exceeds the
maximum possible length.

System Response

The destination is not saved.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SDEST013 - Error when saving destination & to database ?

  The SAP error message SDEST013 typically indicates an issue related to the system's ability to save a destination to the database. This error can occur in various contexts, such as when configuring RFC destinations or when trying to save settings in transaction codes like SM59.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or modify destinations.
  Database Issues: There may be a problem with the database connection or the database itself, such as a lack of space or corruption.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the destination parameters can lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: If the destination is being transported from one system to another, there may be issues with the transport request.
  System Lock: The system might be locked for maintenance or updates, preventing changes from being saved.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify destinations. This can be done by checking