How To Fix SR001 - Logical destination must begin with a letter from A to Z

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SR - RFC utilities

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Logical destination must begin with a letter from A to Z

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SR001 - Logical destination must begin with a letter from A to Z ?

  The SAP error message "SR001 Logical destination must begin with a letter from A to Z" typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a logical destination in SAP, and the name of the logical destination does not conform to the naming conventions required by the system.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Naming Convention: The logical destination name you are trying to use starts with a character that is not allowed. According to SAP's naming conventions, logical destination names must begin with a letter from A to Z.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typographical error in the name you are trying to assign to the logical destination.
  Special Characters: The name may contain special characters or numbers at the beginning, which are not permitted.
  
  Solution:
  
  Rename the Logical Destination: Ensure that the logical destination name starts with a letter from A to Z. For example, instead of using "1Destination" or "@Destination", use "ADestination" or "MyDestination".
  Check for Leading Spaces: Make sure there are no leading spaces or hidden characters in the name.
  Follow Naming Conventions: Familiarize yourself with the naming conventions for logical destinations in SAP to avoid similar issues in the future.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Logical Destinations: In SAP, logical destinations are used to define communication paths for various services, such as RFC (Remote Function Call) or HTTP connections.
  Transaction Codes: You can manage logical destinations using transaction codes like SM59 (for RFC destinations) or SICF (for HTTP services).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more details on naming conventions and best practices for creating logical destinations.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, consider checking the system logs or consulting with your SAP Basis team for further assistance.