How To Fix DRF_OUTBOUND143 - The specified business system &1 does not exist within the SLD

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DRF_OUTBOUND - Messages for Outbound Services

• Message number: 143

• Message text: The specified business system &1 does not exist within the SLD

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DRF_OUTBOUND143 - The specified business system &1 does not exist within the SLD ?

  The SAP error message DRF_OUTBOUND143 indicates that the specified business system does not exist in the System Landscape Directory (SLD). This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Landscape Management or SAP Data Replication Framework (DRF) when trying to configure or replicate data between systems.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Business System in SLD: The business system you are trying to reference has not been registered in the SLD.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings in the SAP system may be pointing to a business system that is not correctly defined or has been deleted.
  Network Issues: There may be connectivity issues between the SAP system and the SLD, preventing it from retrieving the necessary information.
  Authorization Issues: The user or system may not have the necessary permissions to access the SLD or the specific business system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check SLD Registration:
  
  Go to the SLD and verify if the business system is listed. If it is not, you will need to register it.
  You can register a business system in the SLD using transaction SLD or through the SLD administration tools.
  
  
  
  Correct Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the SAP system where the error occurred. Ensure that the business system name is correctly specified and matches the name in the SLD.
  Check the configuration in transaction DRFOUT (for outbound configuration) or DRFIMG (for inbound configuration) to ensure that the business system is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Connectivity Check:
  
  Ensure that the SAP system can connect to the SLD. You can test the connection using transaction SLD1 to see if the SLD is reachable.
  Check network settings, firewalls, and any other configurations that might block access to the SLD.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user or system has the necessary authorizations to access the SLD and the business system. You may need to consult with your SAP Basis team to verify user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Refresh SLD Data:
  
  If the business system was recently created or modified, it may take some time for the changes to reflect in the SLD. You can try refreshing the SLD data or restarting the relevant services.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SLD Documentation: Refer to SAP's official documentation on SLD for detailed steps on how to register and manage business systems.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to SLD and business system registration.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SLD: Access the System Landscape Directory.
  SLD1: Test the connection to the SLD.
  DRFOUT: Outbound configuration for data replication.
  DRFIMG: Inbound configuration for data replication.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message DRF_OUTBOUND143 and ensure that the business system is correctly recognized in the SLD.