How To Fix DB872 - Logical database & does not exist in remote system


DB872 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: DB - Messages for logical databases and background processing

  • Message number: 872

  • Message text: Logical database & does not exist in remote system

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  • What causes this issue?

    The logical database used to retrieve the data does not exist in the
    remote system.

    System Response

    Processing terminated.

    How to fix this error?

    Check the corresponding logical database in the remote system (Logical
    Database Builder, Transaction SE36).

    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 DB872 - Logical database & does not exist in remote system ?
    The SAP error message DB872 indicates that a logical database specified in your SAP system does not exist in the remote system you are trying to access. This typically occurs in scenarios involving remote database connections, such as when using a distributed system landscape or when accessing a database from a different SAP instance.
    
    Cause: Incorrect Logical Database Name: The logical database name specified in the program or transaction may be incorrect or misspelled. Database
    Configuration Issues: The remote system may not be properly configured to recognize the logical database. Transport Issues: If the logical database was recently transported from one system to another, it may not have been properly imported or activated in the target system. Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the logical database in the remote system. Network Issues: There may be connectivity issues between the systems that prevent access to the logical database.
    Solution: Verify Logical Database Name:

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