How To Fix IHC579 - Cannot find the logical system of the source document.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IHC - IHC Messages

• Message number: 579

• Message text: Cannot find the logical system of the source document.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IHC579 - Cannot find the logical system of the source document. ?

  The SAP error message IHC579 ("Cannot find the logical system of the source document") typically occurs in the context of the Intercompany Financial Management (IHC) module when the system is unable to identify the logical system associated with a source document. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Logical System Configuration: The logical system for the source document may not be defined in the system. This can happen if the logical system is not set up in the SAP system or if it has been incorrectly configured.
  
  
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type of the source document may not be recognized or may not be configured to be used in intercompany transactions.
  
  
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the source document, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the logical system was recently transported from another environment (e.g., development to production), there may be issues with the transport that need to be resolved.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the logical system or the source document.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Logical System Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SCC4 to check the logical system settings.
  Ensure that the logical system for the source document is correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Verify Document Type:
  
  Check the configuration of the document type used in the source document. Ensure that it is set up for intercompany transactions.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE11 to check the relevant database tables for inconsistencies.
  Ensure that all necessary entries are present and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the logical system was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or issues.
  Ensure that all necessary objects related to the logical system are included in the transport.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the logical system and the source document.
  Check the user roles and profiles to ensure they have the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SCC4, SE11, and SE37 for checking configurations and data.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to IHC and intercompany processes for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the IHC579 error and implement the appropriate solution.