How To Fix 2Q026 - Status of domain link &1 is 'Received domain link request'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 2Q - TMS Service Message Class

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Status of domain link &1 is 'Received domain link request'

What causes this issue?

The system &V2& is the domain controller for domain &V1& and is waiting
to acceptthe domain link.

System Response

This is a status output.

How to fix this error?

To accept the domain link, choose <LS>System</> -> <LS>Accept</>.
To reject the domain link, choose <LS>System</> -> <LS>Delete</>.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 2Q026 - Status of domain link &1 is 'Received domain link request' ?

  The SAP error message 2Q026 indicates that the status of a domain link is currently set to "Received domain link request." This typically occurs in the context of SAP Landscape Management or when dealing with system connections in a distributed environment.
  Cause:
  The error message suggests that a domain link request has been initiated but has not yet been processed or accepted. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Pending Approval: The domain link request is awaiting approval from the target system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the domain link settings or network issues preventing the request from being processed.
  Authorization Issues: The user or system may not have the necessary permissions to approve or process the domain link request.
  System Status: The target system may be in a state that does not allow it to accept new domain link requests (e.g., it may be down or undergoing maintenance).
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Status: Verify the status of the domain link in the SAP system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., SICF, SMD, or SMLG) to check the status of the domain link.
  
  
  Approve the Request: If the request is pending approval, ensure that the appropriate user or administrator approves the domain link request.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the domain link. Ensure that all parameters are correctly set and that there are no network issues preventing communication between the systems.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user or system initiating the domain link request has the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  
  
  System Health Check: Verify that the target system is up and running and is in a state that allows it to accept domain link requests.
  
  
  Logs and Traces: Review system logs and traces for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to domain links for any specific troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to domain links and the specific error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot find a resolution, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the domain link request status.