How To Fix SDEST054 - Proxy password cannot be specified without proxy user


SDEST054 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: SDEST - Messages for RFC Destinations

  • Message number: 054

  • Message text: Proxy password cannot be specified without proxy user

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  • What causes this issue?

    A password has been created for proxy logons, but the user is initial. A
    password must be associated with a user, for security reasons.

    System Response

    How to fix this error?

    Enter the proxy user or delete the proxy password.

    Procedure for System Administrators


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SDEST054 - Proxy password cannot be specified without proxy user ?
    The SAP error message SDEST054 indicates that a proxy password cannot be specified without a corresponding proxy user. This error typically occurs in the context of configuring a proxy for communication between systems, such as when setting up a connection to an external service or system.
    
    Cause: The error arises when you attempt to set a password for a proxy user in the SAP system without first specifying the proxy user itself. In other words, the system expects both a proxy user and a password to be defined together, and if the user is missing, it cannot process the password.
    Solution: To resolve this error, you need to ensure that you have both a proxy user and a proxy password defined in your configuration. Here are the steps to do this: Access the Configuration: Go to the relevant transaction in SAP where you are configuring the proxy settings (e.g., SOAMANAGER for web service configurations). Define Proxy User: Ensure

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