How To Fix 27089 - Determining instance list for configuration

27089 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 27 - API-specific configuration/master data messages

• Message number: 089

• Message text: Determining instance list for configuration

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 27089 - Determining instance list for configuration ?

  The SAP error message 27089, which states "Determining instance list for configuration," typically occurs in the context of SAP systems when there is an issue with the configuration of the system landscape or when the system is unable to retrieve the necessary instance information for a specific configuration.
  Causes:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to recognize the instances available in the landscape.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems preventing the system from accessing the required instance information.
  Authorization Problems: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the instance list.
  System Load: High system load or performance issues may lead to timeouts or failures in retrieving the instance list.
  Incorrect RFC Destination: The Remote Function Call (RFC) destination may be incorrectly configured or not reachable.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Configuration: Verify the configuration settings in the SAP system. Ensure that all instances are correctly defined and that the system can access them.
  Network