How To Fix SDEST016 - Destination &1, type &2 already exists and cannot be created again

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SDEST - Messages for RFC Destinations

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Destination &1, type &2 already exists and cannot be created again

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SDEST016 - Destination &1, type &2 already exists and cannot be created again ?

  The SAP error message SDEST016 indicates that there is an attempt to create a destination (usually a logical destination for communication purposes) that already exists in the system. The message specifies that the destination identified by &1 (the name of the destination) and &2 (the type of destination) cannot be created again because it already exists.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Destination: The most common cause of this error is that a destination with the same name and type already exists in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration or setup of the destination, leading to attempts to recreate it.
  Transport Issues: If you are transporting configurations from one system to another, the destination may already exist in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Destinations:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 (RFC Destinations) and check if the destination with the specified name already exists.
  If it does exist, you can either modify it or delete it if it is no longer needed.
  
  
  
  Modify the Existing Destination:
  
  If the destination is already present and you need to change its settings, select the destination in SM59 and make the necessary modifications.
  
  
  
  Delete the Existing Destination:
  
  If the existing destination is not needed, you can delete it from SM59. Be cautious with this approach, as it may affect other processes that rely on that destination.
  
  
  
  Use a Different Name:
  
  If you need to create a new destination and the existing one cannot be modified or deleted, consider using a different name for the new destination.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If this error occurs during a transport, ensure that the destination is not being transported again if it already exists in the target system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM59: Manage RFC Destinations
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to check related tables)
  SE37: Function Module (to check if any function modules are using the destination)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on configuring RFC destinations and troubleshooting related issues.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SDEST016 error and manage your destinations effectively.