How To Fix CVP_DP_ILM317 - Definition of connection type to master sys. is missing in sys. group &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CVP_DP_ILM - CVP_DP_ILM

• Message number: 317

• Message text: Definition of connection type to master sys. is missing in sys. group &1

What causes this issue?

The definition of <ZK>Connection Type to Master System</> is missing in
system group &V1&.
This connection type can be defined at the following levels:
System Group Header
This is the default connection type for all dependent systems for the
end of purpose dependent communication with the master system.
Dependent System Level
If a dependent system should use another <ZK>Connection Type to Master
System</> than the default type that is defined on system group header
level, this can be defined on dependent system level.
For system group &V1& you have the following situation:
No default <ZK>Connection Type to Master System</> is defined on the
system group header level.
There is at least one dependent system assigned to system group &V1&
that does not have a <ZK>Connection Type to Master System</> assigned.

System Response

You cannot save the system group.

How to fix this error?

Assign a default <ZK>Connection Type to Master System</> on system group
header level or assign a corresponding connection type to all dependent
systems of system group &V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CVP_DP_ILM317 - Definition of connection type to master sys. is missing in sys. group &1 ?

  The SAP error message CVP_DP_ILM317 indicates that there is a missing definition for the connection type to the master system in the specified system group. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Data Management or SAP Landscape Management, where system connections and configurations are crucial for data processing and system operations.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The connection type to the master system has not been defined in the system group configuration.
  Incorrect System Group: The system group specified in the error message may not be correctly set up or may not exist.
  Transport Layer Issues: There may be issues with the transport layer or the configuration of the transport routes.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or modify the system group settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Connection Type:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., SPRO) and navigate to the section where you can define system groups and connection types.
  Ensure that the connection type to the master system is properly defined for the specified system group.
  
  
  
  Check System Group Configuration:
  
  Verify that the system group mentioned in the error message exists and is correctly configured.
  If it does not exist, create a new system group and define the necessary connection types.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Routes:
  
  Check the transport routes to ensure that they are correctly set up and that the master system is reachable.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the system group settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on configuring system groups and connection types.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, especially if it involves complex configurations or system landscapes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CVP_DP_ILM317 error and ensure that the connection type to the master system is properly defined in the system group.