How To Fix SO282 - Destination not maintained

SO282 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SO - SAPoffice: message texts

• Message number: 282

• Message text: Destination not maintained

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SO282 - Details

• The SAP error message SO282 ("Destination not maintained") typically occurs when there is an issue with the configuration of the communication settings in the SAP system, particularly when trying to send emails or messages through the SAPconnect interface. This error indicates that the destination for sending the message has not been properly set up or is missing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing SMTP Configuration: The SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) settings for sending emails are not configured in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Destination Name: The destination name specified in the program or transaction does not exist or is incorrectly defined.
  Transport Layer Issues: There may be issues with the transport layer settings that prevent the system from sending messages.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to send messages through the specified destination.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SO282 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check SMTP Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SCOT (SAPconnect Administration).
  Ensure that the SMTP node is configured correctly. Check