How To Fix BGRFC039 - Unit does not exist in database (target system): &1 &2 &3 &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BGRFC - qRFC - New Background RFC

• Message number: 039

• Message text: Unit does not exist in database (target system): &1 &2 &3 &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BGRFC039 - Unit does not exist in database (target system): &1 &2 &3 &4 ?

  The SAP error message BGRFC039 indicates that a unit does not exist in the database of the target system. This error typically occurs in the context of background RFC (Remote Function Call) processing, particularly when trying to execute a function in a target system that is not available or not properly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The target system may not be properly configured in the SAP landscape. This could include missing logical system definitions or incorrect settings in transaction codes like BD54 (for logical systems) or SM59 (for RFC destinations).
  Data Consistency Issues: The unit (which could refer to a business object, organizational unit, or similar entity) may not exist in the target system's database. This could happen if the data was not replicated or if there was an inconsistency during data transfer.
  Transport Issues: If the unit was recently transported from one system to another, it may not have been successfully imported or activated in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user or system trying to access the unit may not have the necessary authorizations to view or manipulate it.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify that the target system is correctly defined in the SAP landscape. Use transaction BD54 to check logical systems and SM59 to check RFC destinations.
  Ensure that the connection to the target system is active and functioning.
  
  
  
  Data Verification:
  
  Check if the unit exists in the target system. You can do this by querying the relevant tables or using transaction codes that relate to the specific unit type.
  If the unit is missing, you may need to replicate the data from the source system or create the unit manually in the target system.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the unit was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the transport was successful and that the unit is present in the target system.
  If necessary, re-transport the relevant objects.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user or system has the necessary authorizations to access the unit in the target system. You can check this using transaction SU53 to analyze authorization failures.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Review system logs and background job logs for additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  BD54: Maintain Logical System
  SM59: RFC Destinations
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SLG1: Application Log
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to background RFC processing and data replication to understand the context of the error better.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the BGRFC039 error and implement a solution to resolve it.