How To Fix DRF_OUTBOUND172 - Business system missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 the business system is defined.
  Ensure that the business system is correctly configured in the Transaction /SAPTRX/DRFIMG (DRF Configuration).
  
  
  
  Define Missing Business System:
  
  If the business system is indeed missing, you can create it by navigating to Transaction SPRO > SAP Customizing Implementation Guide > Cross-Application Components > SAP Landscape Management > Define Business Systems.
  Ensure that the logical system name matches the one used in the DRF configuration.
  
  
  
  Check Logical System Names:
  
  Verify that the logical system name used in the DRF configuration matches the one defined in the system. You can check this in Transaction SE03 or Transaction BD54.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the configuration was transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the business system was included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  System Landscape Directory (SLD):
  
  Ensure that the business system is registered in the System Landscape Directory (SLD) if applicable.
  
  
  
  Reconfigure DRF:
  
  If necessary, reconfigure the DRF settings to ensure that all business systems are correctly linked and configured.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SLDCHECK: Check the status of the logical system.
  SPRO: Access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide.
  BD54: Maintain logical system names.
  /SAPTRX/DRFIMG: Access DRF configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Data Replication Framework for detailed configuration steps and best practices.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to DRF and business system configurations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DRF_OUTBOUND172 error and ensure that your business systems are correctly configured for data replication.