How To Fix SR020 - Logical destination & deleted. Reference does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SR - RFC utilities

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Logical destination & deleted. Reference does not exist

What causes this issue?

A logical destination was found with no reference destination.

System Response

Destination deleted.

How to fix this error?

Create the reference destination and then the logical destination.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SR020 - Logical destination & deleted. Reference does not exist ?

  The SAP error message "SR020 Logical destination & deleted. Reference does not exist" typically indicates that there is an issue with a logical destination that has been deleted or is no longer valid in the SAP system. This error can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to send messages, execute remote function calls, or when using certain communication methods.
  Cause:
  
  Deleted Logical Destination: The logical destination that the system is trying to access has been deleted from the configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The logical destination may not have been set up correctly or may have been modified improperly.
  Transport Issues: If the logical destination was part of a transport request, it may not have been transported correctly to the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the logical destination.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Logical Destination:
  
  Go to transaction code SM59 (RFC Destinations) and check if the logical destination exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to recreate it or restore it from a backup if applicable.
  
  
  
  Recreate Logical Destination:
  
  If the logical destination is missing, you can create a new one by clicking on "Create" in the SM59 transaction and filling in the necessary details.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the logical destination is correctly configured with the right parameters (e.g., target host, system number, client, etc.).
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the logical destination was part of a transport request, ensure that the transport was successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the logical destination. You can check this in transaction SU53 after attempting to access the destination.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or information that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on configuring logical destinations and troubleshooting RFC issues.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to logical destinations and error SR020.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.