How To Fix E9320 - Installation &1 is not defined as the primary installation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E9 - General IS-U Error Messages

• Message number: 320

• Message text: Installation &1 is not defined as the primary installation

What causes this issue?

Installation &V1& is not defined as a primary installation.
If you want to define serial switching, you must specify a primary
installation.

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?

Enter a primary installation in the Primary Installation field.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E9320 - Installation &1 is not defined as the primary installation ?

  The SAP error message E9320, which states "Installation &1 is not defined as the primary installation," typically occurs in the context of SAP's installation management, particularly when dealing with installations of software components or systems.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when:
  
  The system is trying to perform an operation (like a software update or configuration) on an installation that is not recognized as the primary installation in the system landscape.
  The installation you are trying to work with may not have been properly defined or registered in the system.
  There may be a misconfiguration in the system settings or in the installation records.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Installation Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP system and check the configuration of the installations. You can do this using transaction codes like SICF or SPAM to verify the installations and their statuses.
  
  
  
  Define Primary Installation:
  
  If the installation you are trying to work with is not defined as the primary installation, you may need to set it as the primary installation. This can usually be done in the installation management settings.
  
  
  
  Review System Landscape:
  
  Ensure that the system landscape is correctly defined. You can check the landscape configuration in transaction SMLT (for landscape management) or SICF (for service configuration).
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform operations on the installation. Lack of proper authorizations can sometimes lead to misleading error messages.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or notes related to installation management for specific instructions on how to define or modify installations.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide specific notes or patches that address the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SICF: For managing HTTP services.
  SPAM: For managing Support Package Additions.
  SMLT: For managing system landscape.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes that might address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Review system logs (using transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that could provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.