How To Fix SDEST104 - Reference destination &1 does not exist or the type is invalid.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SDEST - Messages for RFC Destinations

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Reference destination &1 does not exist or the type is invalid.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SDEST104 - Reference destination &1 does not exist or the type is invalid. ?

  The SAP error message SDEST104 indicates that there is an issue with a reference destination in the SAP system. Specifically, it means that the reference destination specified (denoted as &1 in the error message) either does not exist or is of an invalid type. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's communication and destination management, such as when trying to send data to an external system or when configuring RFC (Remote Function Call) destinations.
  Causes:
  
  Non-Existent Destination: The specified destination name does not exist in the SAP system.
  Invalid Destination Type: The destination may exist but is not configured correctly or is of an unsupported type.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the destination in transaction SM59 (for RFC destinations) or SICF (for HTTP services).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified destination.
  Typographical Errors: There may be a typo in the destination name when it was specified.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Destination Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 and verify that the destination exists. If it does not, you will need to create it.
  If it exists, check the configuration settings to ensure they are correct (e.g., connection type, target host, service, etc.).
  
  
  
  Verify Destination Type:
  
  Ensure that the destination type is appropriate for the intended use (e.g., HTTP, RFC, etc.). If the type is incorrect, you may need to modify the destination.
  
  
  
  Check for Typos:
  
  Double-check the destination name for any typographical errors. Ensure that it matches exactly with what is configured in the system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the destination. You may need to consult with your security team to verify this.
  
  
  
  Test the Connection:
  
  Use the "Test Connection" feature in SM59 to check if the destination can be reached and is functioning correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or information that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM59: For managing RFC destinations.
  SICF: For managing HTTP services.
  SM21: For viewing system logs.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring RFC destinations and troubleshooting connectivity issues.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the SDEST104 error message in your SAP system.