How To Fix 2Q005 - System &1 is not a controller

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 2Q - TMS Service Message Class

• Message number: 005

• Message text: System &1 is not a controller

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 2Q005 - System &1 is not a controller ?

  The SAP error message 2Q005 indicates that the system you are trying to access or perform an operation on is not recognized as a controller in the context of the SAP system landscape. This error typically arises in scenarios involving system connections, such as when working with SAP Landscape Management (LaMa) or when trying to perform operations that require a specific system role.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect System Role: The system you are trying to access is not configured as a controller. In SAP, systems can have different roles (e.g., application server, database server, controller).
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the system landscape or in the settings of the SAP system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the operation on the specified system.
  Network Issues: There could be connectivity issues between the systems involved.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check System Configuration:
  
  Verify that the system you are trying to access is correctly configured as a controller in the SAP system landscape.
  Use transaction codes like SICF to check the configuration of the services and ensure that the system is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Review System Roles:
  
  Ensure that the system is assigned the correct roles. You may need to consult with your SAP Basis team to confirm the roles assigned to the system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the operation has the necessary authorizations. You may need to check the user roles and profiles in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Network Connectivity:
  
  Check for any network issues that might be preventing communication between the systems. Ensure that the systems can reach each other over the network.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using for any additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  
  SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance, providing them with the error message and context in which it occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SICF, SU01, and SM21 (for system logs) to help diagnose the issue.
  System Landscape: Understanding the architecture of your SAP landscape can help in identifying where the misconfiguration might be occurring.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.