How To Fix /SMB/SYSLM012 - RFC destination &1 does not exist

/SMB/SYSLM012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/SYSLM -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: RFC destination &1 does not exist

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/SMB/SYSLM012 - Details

• The SAP error message /SMB/SYSLM012 RFC destination &1 does not exist indicates that the system is trying to access a Remote Function Call (RFC) destination that has not been defined in the SAP system. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to connect to another SAP system or an external system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing RFC Destination: The specified RFC destination does not exist in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The RFC destination may have been incorrectly configured or deleted.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the name of the RFC destination being referenced.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the RFC destination.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction code SM59 in the SAP GUI.
  Look for the RFC destination mentioned in the error message.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create RFC Destination:
  
  In SM59, click on "Create" to define a new RFC destination.
  Fill in the