How To Fix /SDF/SDS_MSG004 - Could not retrieve Solution Manager BACK destination.

/SDF/SDS_MSG004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SDF/SDS_MSG -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Could not retrieve Solution Manager BACK destination.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SDF/SDS_MSG004 - Could not retrieve Solution Manager BACK destination. ?

  The SAP error message /SDF/SDS_MSG004 Could not retrieve Solution Manager BACK destination typically indicates an issue with the connection between your SAP system and the SAP Solution Manager. This error can occur due to various reasons, such as configuration issues, network problems, or missing authorizations.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The destination settings for the Solution Manager might not be configured correctly in your SAP system.
  Network Issues: There could be network connectivity problems preventing your SAP system from reaching the Solution Manager.
  Authorization Issues: The user might not have the necessary authorizations to access the Solution Manager.
  Missing or Incorrect RFC Destination: The RFC destination for the Solution Manager might be missing or incorrectly set up in the SAP system.
  Solution Manager Not Available: The Solution Manager system itself might be down or not reachable.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 in your SAP system.
  Check the RFC destination that points to the Solution Manager (usually named something like