How To Fix DRF_OUTBOUND168 - Replication model &1 is inactive; replication was not performed

DRF_OUTBOUND168 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DRF_OUTBOUND - Messages for Outbound Services

• Message number: 168

• Message text: Replication model &1 is inactive; replication was not performed

What causes this issue?

The choosen replication model is not ready for replication.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

In Customizing, verify that you have applied all the required settings.
You can choose the <LS>Check Replication Readiness</> button in
Customizing for <LS>Data Replication</> under <LS>Processes and Tools
for Enterprise Applications -> Master Data Governance -> General
Settings -> Data Replication -> Define Custom Settings for Data
Replication -> Define Replication Models</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DRF_OUTBOUND168 - Replication model &1 is inactive; replication was not performed ?

  The SAP error message DRF_OUTBOUND168 indicates that the replication model specified is inactive, which prevents the replication process from being executed. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Data Replication Framework (DRF), which is used for replicating master data across different systems.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the replication model you are trying to use is not active. This can happen for several reasons:
  
  The replication model was never activated.
  The replication model was deactivated intentionally or unintentionally.
  There may be configuration issues or missing settings in the replication model.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you need to activate the replication model. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Replication Model:
  
  Go to the SAP GUI and enter transaction code DRFOUT (or navigate through the menu to the Data Replication Framework).
  
  
  
  Find the Replication Model:
  
  In the DRFOUT transaction, search for the replication model that is causing the error. You can use the