How To Fix /ISDFPS/MM_CS170 - The separate logical system could not be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/MM_CS -

• Message number: 170

• Message text: The separate logical system could not be determined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/MM_CS170 - The separate logical system could not be determined ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/MM_CS170 The separate logical system could not be determined typically occurs in the context of SAP's Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) modules. This error indicates that the system is unable to identify the logical system that is required for processing a specific operation, often related to master data or transactional data.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The logical system may not be properly configured in the system settings.
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data (like material master, vendor master, etc.) may not have the correct logical system assigned.
  Transport Issues: If the system is part of a transport landscape, the logical system may not have been transported correctly.
  Integration Issues: If there are integrations with other systems (like SAP S/4HANA, ECC, etc.), the logical system may not be defined or recognized in the integration settings.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the logical system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction SPRO and navigate to the relevant configuration settings for logical systems.
  Ensure that the logical system is defined and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Check the relevant master data records to ensure that they have the correct logical system assigned.
  Use transactions like MM03 (Material Master) or BP (Business Partner) to verify the data.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  Ensure that the logical system is included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Integration Settings:
  
  If the system is integrated with other SAP systems, check the integration settings to ensure that the logical system is recognized.
  Use transaction SM59 to check RFC connections and ensure they are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has access to the logical system.
  Use transaction SU01 to review and modify user authorizations if necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP Notes and documentation related to the specific version of SAP you are using, as there may be specific patches or updates that address this issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may provide additional insights or fixes for this error.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums for discussions related to this error, as other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SLG1) for additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support for further assistance.