How To Fix SRT_ADMIN040 - Outbound destination & does not exist (SM59)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRT_ADMIN - Administration Messages for SOAP Runtime

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Outbound destination & does not exist (SM59)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRT_ADMIN040 - Outbound destination & does not exist (SM59) ?

  The SAP error message SRT_ADMIN040 indicates that an outbound destination specified in the system does not exist in the transaction SM59 (which is used for managing RFC destinations). This error typically occurs when trying to configure or use a web service or an RFC connection that relies on a destination that has not been properly set up.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Destination: The specified outbound destination is not created in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The destination might exist but is incorrectly configured (e.g., wrong name, incorrect parameters).
  Transport Issues: If the destination was supposed to be transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the destination.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check SM59:
  
  Go to transaction SM59.
  Look for the outbound destination that is mentioned in the error message.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create Outbound Destination:
  
  In SM59, click on "Create" to create a new RFC destination.
  Enter the required details such as:
  
  RFC Destination Name: Ensure it matches what is expected in the configuration.
  Connection Type: Choose the appropriate connection type (e.g., T for TCP/IP connections).
  Target Host: Specify the hostname or IP address of the target system.
  Service No.: Specify the service number (port) if applicable.
  
  
  Test the connection to ensure it is working correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the parameters for the destination are correctly set, including user credentials if required.
  Verify that the destination is active and not marked as "inactive".
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the operation has the necessary authorizations to access the RFC destination.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the destination was supposed to be transported, check the transport request to ensure it was included and successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM59: Manage RFC destinations.
  SRT_ADMIN: Service Registry Administration, where you can manage web service configurations.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring RFC destinations and troubleshooting connectivity issues.
  
  
  Logs: Check the system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages that might provide more context on the issue.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SRT_ADMIN040 error and ensure that the outbound destination is correctly configured in your SAP system.