How To Fix /ISDFPS/SYNC_MONITOR004 - SAP DFPS Distributed Scenarios - System Connection Test Attribute

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/SYNC_MONITOR -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: SAP DFPS Distributed Scenarios - System Connection Test Attribute

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/SYNC_MONITOR004 - SAP DFPS Distributed Scenarios - System Connection Test Attribute ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/SYNC_MONITOR004 is related to the SAP Distributed Forecasting and Planning System (DFPS) and typically indicates an issue with the system connection test for distributed scenarios. This error can arise due to various reasons, including configuration issues, network problems, or authorization issues.
  Cause
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured for distributed scenarios. This includes settings related to RFC (Remote Function Call) connections, logical systems, or other relevant configurations.
  Network Problems: There may be network connectivity issues between the systems involved in the distributed scenario.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the connection test may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the operation.
  System Settings: Incorrect settings in the DFPS configuration or in the related SAP modules can lead to this error.
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check RFC Connections: 
  
  Go to transaction SM59 and verify the RFC connections. Ensure that the connections are correctly configured and that they are working properly.
  Test the RFC connection to ensure that it can communicate with the target system.
  
  
  
  Verify Logical System Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the logical systems are correctly defined in transaction SALE (or SPRO for customizing).
  Check that the logical systems are assigned correctly to the client.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the connection test. This may involve checking roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Check Network Connectivity:
  
  Ensure that there are no network issues preventing communication between the systems. This may involve checking firewalls, VPNs, or other network configurations.
  
  
  
  Review DFPS Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings specific to DFPS to ensure that they are set up correctly. This may involve reviewing the settings in the DFPS customizing transactions.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. SAP frequently releases notes that provide solutions or workarounds for known issues.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for DFPS for detailed information on configuration and troubleshooting.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the steps you have already taken.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the /ISDFPS/SYNC_MONITOR004 error message in SAP DFPS.