How To Fix SDEST042 - Cannot use function module &2 for type &1

SDEST042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SDEST - Messages for RFC Destinations

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Cannot use function module &2 for type &1

What causes this issue?

The destination &v2& is defined for connections of the type &v1&. The
function module called cannot be used for destinations of the type &v1&.
The naming convention for the type-dependent function modules of the
APIs:
<ZH>DEST_<(><<)>TYPE>_<(><<)>OPERATION></>.
Possible values for <ZH><(><<)>TYPE></>:
<ZH>RFC_ABAP</> for type '3'
<ZH>RFC_TCPIP</> for type 'T'
<ZH>LOGICAL</> for type 'L'
<ZH>HTTP_ABAP</> for type 'H'
<ZH>HTTP_EXT</> for type 'G'.
Possible values for <ZH><(><<)>OPERATION></>: <ZH>CREATE</>,<ZH>CHECK</>
, <ZH> READ </>,<ZH>UPDATE</>.
The function module <ZH>DEST_SET_PASSWORD</> is defined for the types
'3', 'L', 'H', and 'G'.
The function module <ZH>DEST_SET_PROXY_PASSWORD</> can only be used for
the types 'H', and 'G'.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Use the correct function module for the destination type.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SDEST042 - Cannot use function module &2 for type &1 ?

  The SAP error message SDEST042 indicates that there is an issue with using a specific function module for a particular data type. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's data transport or data transfer processes, where the system is unable to utilize a function module for the specified data type.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incompatible Data Type: The function module you are trying to use is not compatible with the data type specified in the error message. This could be due to a mismatch between the expected input/output parameters of the function module and the actual data type being passed.
  Missing Function Module: The function module may not be available in the system or may not be activated.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the function may not have the necessary authorizations to access the function module.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that prevent the function module from being used with the