How To Fix 53380 - No link maintained to target system &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 53 - Incentive Wages Data

• Message number: 380

• Message text: No link maintained to target system &2

What causes this issue?

The distribution model does not include a link to required target
system(s) &V2&.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check that the correct target system has been selected, or inform your
system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

Check the distribution model. Has target system &V2& been entered? Has
object &V3& been entered with method &V4& for the link from &V1& to
&V2&?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 53380 - No link maintained to target system &2 ?

  The SAP error message "53380 No link maintained to target system &2" typically indicates that there is an issue with the connection or link between the source system and the target system in an SAP landscape. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as during data transfer, system replication, or when trying to access a remote system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing RFC Destination: The most common cause is that the Remote Function Call (RFC) destination to the target system is not defined or is incorrectly configured.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the target system.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues preventing the source system from reaching the target system.
  System Configuration: The target system may not be properly configured to accept connections from the source system.
  Transport Layer Issues: If this error occurs during a transport operation, it may indicate that the transport layer is not set up correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 in the source system.
  Verify that the RFC destination for the target system exists and is correctly configured.
  Test the connection to ensure it is working properly.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the target system.
  Check roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Network Connectivity:
  
  Verify that there are no network issues preventing communication between the two systems.
  Check firewall settings and ensure that the necessary ports are open.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the target system is configured to accept connections from the source system.
  Check the instance profile and ensure that the necessary parameters are set.
  
  
  
  Transport Layer Configuration:
  
  If the error occurs during a transport operation, check the transport layer settings in transaction STMS.
  Ensure that the transport routes are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Check Logs:
  
  Review system logs (transaction SM21) and developer traces (transaction ST22) for any additional error messages that may provide more context.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for details on configuring RFC destinations and troubleshooting connectivity issues.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message "53380 No link maintained to target system &2".