How To Fix /ISDFPS/MM_CS160 - Cannot determine obsolete logical system for force element &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/MM_CS -

• Message number: 160

• Message text: Cannot determine obsolete logical system for force element &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/MM_CS160 - Cannot determine obsolete logical system for force element &1 ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/MM_CS160 Cannot determine obsolete logical system for force element &1 typically occurs in the context of the SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) modules. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a logical system that has been marked as obsolete for a specific force element.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The logical system that is supposed to be associated with the force element may not be configured correctly or may not exist in the system.
  Obsolete Logical System: The logical system that was previously used has been marked as obsolete, and the system cannot find a valid mapping for the force element.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings related to the force element and its associated logical systems.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Logical System Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SCC4 to check the configuration of logical systems.
  Ensure that the logical system associated with the force element is correctly defined and not marked as obsolete.
  
  
  
  Review Force Element Settings:
  
  Use transaction codes like SPRO to navigate to the relevant configuration settings for force elements.
  Verify that the force element is correctly assigned to a valid logical system.
  
  
  
  Update Master Data:
  
  If the logical system has been changed or marked as obsolete, update the master data to reflect the current valid logical system.
  Ensure that all relevant data records are updated accordingly.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that all necessary objects and configurations were transported correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional troubleshooting steps or patches that may be required.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SCC4, SPRO, and others that may help in configuration and troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to this error message for any known issues or fixes.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.