How To Fix DRF_OUTBOUND172 - Business system missing

DRF_OUTBOUND172 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DRF_OUTBOUND - Messages for Outbound Services

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Business system missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DRF_OUTBOUND172 - Business system missing ?

  The SAP error message DRF_OUTBOUND172 indicates that a business system is missing in the context of the Data Replication Framework (DRF). This error typically occurs when the system is trying to replicate data to a business system that has not been defined or is not properly configured in the system landscape.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Business System Configuration: The business system that is supposed to receive the data is not defined in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Logical System Name: The logical system name used in the configuration might be incorrect or does not match any existing business system.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it might not have been transported correctly.
  System Landscape Changes: Changes in the system landscape (like system migrations or changes in the configuration) may lead to this error if the business system is not updated accordingly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Business System Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction SLDCHECK or SICF to verify if