How To Fix LIS_SRV009 - The connections to the logical systems already exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LIS_SRV - LIS Server

• Message number: 009

• Message text: The connections to the logical systems already exist

What causes this issue?

You want to create connections. In the list of the systems that can be
connected, no systems are displayed.

System Response

Systems that already have connections are not displayed in the list of
systems that can be connected.

How to fix this error?

Check the filter setting. You can choose between logical systems with
the roles that are assigned to the relevant service, and all the
logical systems.
If the list still does not display any systems, either all the
connections have been created, or an update to table LISLOGSYS is
missing (include the system or update the role).

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LIS_SRV009 - The connections to the logical systems already exist ?

  The SAP error message LIS_SRV009 indicates that there is an attempt to create a connection to a logical system that already exists in the system. This typically occurs in the context of setting up or configuring Logical Information Systems (LIS) or when working with data transfer processes.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  You are trying to create a new logical system connection that has the same name as an existing one.
  There is a duplicate entry in the configuration for logical systems.
  The system is trying to establish a connection that conflicts with existing configurations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Logical Systems:
  
  Go to transaction code BD54 (or SPRO -> SAP Customizing Implementation Guide -> SAP NetWeaver -> Application Server -> Logical Systems -> Define Logical Systems).
  Review the list of existing logical systems to see if the one you are trying to create already exists.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Existing Connections:
  
  If the logical system already exists and you need to modify it, you can do so in the same transaction (BD54).
  If the existing logical system is no longer needed, you can delete it, but ensure that it is not being used in any active processes.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for the logical systems is correct and that there are no inconsistencies.
  If you are working with transport requests, ensure that the logical system is correctly defined in the transport layer.
  
  
  
  Use Unique Names:
  
  When creating new logical systems, ensure that you use unique names that do not conflict with existing ones.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the implications of modifying or deleting logical systems, consult SAP documentation or your system administrator.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  BD54: Define Logical Systems
  BD87: Monitor and process IDocs
  SPRO: Access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  Logical Systems in SAP:
  
  Logical systems are used in SAP to represent different systems in a landscape (e.g., development, testing, production).
  They are essential for data transfer processes, especially in scenarios involving IDocs, ALE, and EDI.
  
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Maintain a clear naming convention for logical systems to avoid confusion.
  Regularly review and clean up unused logical systems to maintain system integrity.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the LIS_SRV009 error and ensure that your logical system configurations are correctly set up.