How To Fix B1198 - Logical system & must not be deleted

B1198 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: B1 - ALE group messages

• Message number: 198

• Message text: Logical system & must not be deleted

What causes this issue?

The logical system &v1& is assigned to client &v2&.

System Response

The deletion cannot be carried out.

How to fix this error?

Confirm that system &v1& is really no longer used. Delete it first from
the client assignment &v2&, then delete it here.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message B1198 - Logical system & must not be deleted ?

  The SAP error message B1198, which states "Logical system & must not be deleted," typically occurs when there is an attempt to delete a logical system that is still in use or has dependencies in the SAP system. Logical systems are used in SAP to identify different systems in a landscape, such as development, testing, and production environments.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active Dependencies: The logical system you are trying to delete is still being referenced in various configurations, such as in the ALE (Application Link Enabling) settings, distribution model, or other related configurations.
  Data Consistency: The system prevents deletion to maintain data integrity and consistency across the landscape.
  Transport Requests: There may be transport requests or other objects that are still linked to the logical system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the B1198 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Use transaction code BD54 to check the distribution model and see if the logical system is still being used.
  Check transaction SALE for ALE