How To Fix XBP_EXT001 - Destination '&' not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XBP_EXT - XBP Extension

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Destination '&' not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XBP_EXT001 - Destination '&' not found ?

  The SAP error message XBP_EXT001 with the description "Destination '&' not found" typically occurs in the context of background processing or when trying to execute a job that requires a specific destination (like a printer, application server, or external system) that has not been defined or is not accessible.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Destination Configuration: The destination specified in the job or process is not defined in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Destination Name: The destination name may be misspelled or incorrectly referenced in the job configuration.
  Authorization Issues: The user or process may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified destination.
  Network Issues: If the destination is an external system, there may be network connectivity issues preventing access.
  System Configuration: The destination may not be properly configured in transaction codes like SPAD (for printers) or SM59 (for RFC destinations).
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Destination Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SPAD for printer destinations or SM59 for RFC destinations.
  Verify that the destination you are trying to use is correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Correct Destination Name:
  
  Review the job or process configuration to ensure that the destination name is spelled correctly and matches the defined destination.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user or the background job has the necessary authorizations to access the destination. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Network Connectivity:
  
  If the destination is external, check network connectivity and ensure that the external system is reachable from the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Test the Destination:
  
  Use the appropriate transaction (like SP01 for spool requests or SM37 for job monitoring) to test the destination and see if it can be accessed successfully.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPAD: Spool Administration (for printer destinations)
  SM59: RFC Destinations (for remote function calls)
  SM37: Job Monitoring (to check job status)
  SP01: Spool Request Overview (to check spool requests)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring destinations and troubleshooting background jobs.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the XBP_EXT001 error in your SAP system.