How To Fix /AIF/RFC_TRANSFER016 - Logical system is empty in tRFC selection set &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /AIF/RFC_TRANSFER -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Logical system is empty in tRFC selection set &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /AIF/RFC_TRANSFER016 - Logical system is empty in tRFC selection set &1 ?

  The SAP error message /AIF/RFC_TRANSFER016 Logical system is empty in tRFC selection set &1 typically occurs in the context of the Application Interface Framework (AIF) when there is an issue with the logical system configuration for a tRFC (Transactional Remote Function Call) selection set. This error indicates that the logical system is not defined or is missing in the specified selection set.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Logical System: The logical system that is supposed to be used for the tRFC call is not defined in the system or is incorrectly configured.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration for the AIF or the tRFC settings may not be set up correctly, leading to the logical system not being recognized.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, the logical system may not have been included or may not match the target system's configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Logical System Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SCC4 and ensure that the logical system is defined and active.
  Verify that the logical system name is correctly configured in the relevant settings.
  
  
  
  Review AIF Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the AIF configuration (transaction AIF or SPRO -> Integration with Other SAP Components -> Application Interface Framework).
  Check the settings for the tRFC selection set and ensure that the logical system is correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Update tRFC Selection Set:
  
  If the logical system is missing from the tRFC selection set, you may need to add it manually.
  Use transaction AIF to access the relevant selection set and ensure that the logical system is included.
  
  
  
  Transport Configuration:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  If needed, re-transport the configuration or manually adjust the settings in the target system.
  
  
  
  Check for Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the tRFC call has the necessary authorizations to access the logical system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SCC4: Logical System Configuration
  AIF: Application Interface Framework
  SPRO: SAP Reference IMG for configuration
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for AIF and tRFC for detailed configuration steps and best practices.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the logical system being empty in the tRFC selection set.