How To Fix ABI013 - Destination logical system does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ABI - Auto-ID Backend Integration Messages

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Destination logical system does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ABI013 - Destination logical system does not exist ?

  The SAP error message ABI013, which states "Destination logical system does not exist," typically occurs when there is an issue with the configuration of logical systems in the SAP system. This error is often encountered in scenarios involving ALE (Application Link Enabling), IDocs, or when trying to send data between different SAP systems.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Logical System Configuration: The logical system you are trying to use does not exist in the system configuration.
  Incorrect Logical System Name: The logical system name may be misspelled or incorrectly specified in the configuration.
  Transport Issues: If the logical system was recently created or modified, it may not have been transported correctly to the target system.
  Client-Specific Settings: The logical system may not be defined in the client you are currently working in.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Logical System Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SALE (or SPRO -> SAP NetWeaver -> Application Server -> IDoc Interface / Application Link Enabling -> Basic Settings -> Logical Systems).
  Verify that the logical system you are trying to use is listed and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Logical System:
  
  If the logical system does not exist, you can create it by clicking on the "New Entries" button and entering the required details.
  Ensure that the logical system name follows the naming conventions and is unique.
  
  
  
  Check the Logical System Name:
  
  Ensure that the logical system name used in your configuration or IDoc processing matches exactly with the name defined in the system (case-sensitive).
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the logical system was recently created or modified, ensure that the transport request containing the changes has been successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Client-Specific Settings:
  
  If you are working in a specific client, ensure that the logical system is defined for that client. You can check this in the same configuration area.
  
  
  
  Check RFC Destinations:
  
  If the logical system is supposed to communicate with another system, ensure that the RFC destination is correctly set up in transaction SM59.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SALE: For ALE configuration.
  SPRO: For accessing the SAP Reference IMG.
  SM59: For checking and configuring RFC destinations.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on configuring logical systems and ALE settings.
  
  
  Support Notes: Check SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes or updates related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ABI013 error and ensure that the logical system is correctly configured for your SAP environment.