How To Fix FDT_WD_ADMIN_TOOL042 - Virtual system ID '&1' is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FDT_WD_ADMIN_TOOL - FDT WD: Messages for WD Admin Tool

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Virtual system ID '&1' is invalid

What causes this issue?

You have tried to start the BRFplus workbench using the "virtual_system"
parameter. However, the virtual system name '&v1&' you have used is
invalid.
To pass a valid virtual system name to the system, use the following
parameter syntax:
virtual_system=<virtual system name>
The <virtual system name> must be a 3-letter string that starts with a
slash "/", followed by two letters (no digits, no special characters).

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?

Try again using the naming conventions for virtual systems given above.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDT_WD_ADMIN_TOOL042 - Virtual system ID '&1' is invalid ?

  The SAP error message FDT_WD_ADMIN_TOOL042 indicates that there is an issue with the virtual system ID specified in the context of the SAP Fiori Data Transfer (FDT) or related tools. The message states that the virtual system ID '&1' is invalid, which means that the system ID you are trying to use does not exist or is not recognized by the system.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Virtual System ID: The virtual system ID you are trying to use may be misspelled or does not exist in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The virtual system may not be properly configured in the system landscape.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified virtual system.
  System Landscape Changes: If there have been recent changes to the system landscape (e.g., new systems added, old systems removed), the virtual system ID may no longer be valid.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify the Virtual System ID:
  
  Check the spelling of the virtual system ID you are using.
  Ensure that the ID corresponds to an existing virtual system in your SAP landscape.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system (e.g., transaction codes like SICF, SPRO, or specific FDT configuration transactions) to ensure that the virtual system is correctly set up.
  Ensure that the virtual system is active and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the action has the necessary authorizations to access the virtual system.
  Check the roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult System Administrator:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP Basis or system administrator. They can check the system logs and configuration settings to identify any underlying issues.
  
  
  
  Check System Landscape:
  
  If there have been recent changes to the system landscape, verify that the virtual system ID is still valid and recognized by the system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to FDT and virtual system configurations for any known issues or updates.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for FDT and system landscape management for detailed configuration steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SICF, SPRO, and others that may help in troubleshooting the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the invalid virtual system ID in SAP.