How To Fix ESH_CUST005 - Logical system '&1' does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_CUST - ESH Customizing

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Logical system '&1' does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_CUST005 - Logical system '&1' does not exist ?

  The SAP error message ESH_CUST005 indicates that the logical system specified (represented by &1) does not exist in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Enterprise Search or when configuring system connections, especially when dealing with data sources or system landscapes.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Logical System: The logical system name provided in the configuration does not match any existing logical system in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The logical system might have been incorrectly configured or misspelled in the settings.
  Transport Issues: If the logical system was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly set up in the target system.
  Client-Specific Settings: The logical system may exist in a different client, and the current client does not have access to it.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Logical System Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SCC4 to check the list of logical systems defined in your SAP environment.
  Ensure that the logical system you are trying to use is listed there.
  
  
  
  Create or Correct Logical System:
  
  If the logical system does not exist, you can create it using transaction BD54 (Maintain Logical System).
  If it exists but is misspelled in your configuration, correct the spelling in the relevant settings.
  
  
  
  Verify Client Settings:
  
  Ensure that you are working in the correct client where the logical system is defined.
  Check if the logical system is client-specific and ensure that it is set up correctly for the client you are using.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the logical system was supposed to be transported, check the transport requests to ensure that they were imported successfully.
  If necessary, re-import the transport request that contains the logical system configuration.
  
  
  
  Check System Connections:
  
  If the error occurs during a system connection setup, verify the connection settings and ensure that the logical system is correctly referenced.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SCC4: View and manage client settings.
  BD54: Maintain logical systems.
  SM59: Check RFC connections if the logical system is part of an RFC setup.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on logical systems and their configuration.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to logical systems and the ESH_CUST005 error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the logical system is correctly configured in your SAP environment.