How To Fix SDEST048 - Server name &2 ignored for method &1 when saving

SDEST048 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SDEST - Messages for RFC Destinations

• Message number: 048

• Message text: Server name &2 ignored for method &1 when saving

What causes this issue?

The server name cannot be configured for the chosen communication method
&v1&. The value &v2& is therefore ignored and not saved when you save
the destination.

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?

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 SDEST048 - Server name &2 ignored for method &1 when saving ?

  The SAP error message SDEST048 indicates that there is an issue with the server name being ignored for a specific method when trying to save data. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's distributed environment, particularly when dealing with background processing or when using certain methods that require a specific server configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Server 
  Configuration Issues: The server name specified may not be valid or may not be configured correctly in the SAP system.
  Method Not Supported: The method being called may not support the specified server, or the server may not be available for the operation.
  Network Issues: There could be network connectivity issues preventing the system from reaching the specified server.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified server or method.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Server Configuration:
  
  Verify that the server name specified in the error message is correctly configured in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the server is active