How To Fix EAMS_VB018 - Local business system could not be determined during ID mapping

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EAMS_VB - EAMS: Visual Business

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Local business system could not be determined during ID mapping

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EAMS_VB018 - Local business system could not be determined during ID mapping ?

  The SAP error message EAMS_VB018 indicates that the local business system could not be determined during ID mapping. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Process Integration (PI) or SAP Process Orchestration (PO) when there is an issue with the configuration of the system landscape or the mapping of business systems.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The local business system may not be correctly configured in the Integration Directory or the System Landscape Directory (SLD).
  Missing Business System: The business system that is supposed to be used for the mapping may not exist or may not be properly defined in the SLD.
  ID Mapping Issues: There may be issues with the ID mapping configuration, such as missing or incorrect entries.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing objects.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the process may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required business system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify that the local business system is correctly defined in the SLD and Integration Directory.
  Ensure that the system is assigned to the correct logical system and that the necessary parameters are set.
  
  
  
  Review ID Mapping:
  
  Check the ID mapping configuration in the Integration Directory. Ensure that the mappings are correctly defined and that there are no missing entries.
  If using a custom ID mapping, ensure that the logic is correctly implemented.
  
  
  
  Validate Business System:
  
  Ensure that the business system you are trying to use is active and correctly configured in the SLD.
  If the business system is missing, create it in the SLD and ensure it is properly linked to the relevant technical systems.
  
  
  
  Transport Consistency:
  
  If the configuration was transported, check for any inconsistencies or missing objects in the target system.
  Re-import the transport if necessary or manually adjust the configuration.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the business system and perform the required operations.
  
  
  
  Logs and Traces:
  
  Check the logs and traces in the SAP PI/PO system for more detailed error messages that can provide additional context for the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for Process Integration and the specific components you are working with to ensure that all configurations are correctly set up.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the EAMS_VB018 error message.