How To Fix LTR2_ES_CHECK165 - Target data model of link '&1' does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LTR2_ES_CHECK - LTR2 Checks on Embedded Specification

• Message number: 165

• Message text: Target data model of link '&1' does not exist

What causes this issue?

Target data model of link &V1& does not exist.
Source data model is &V2&.
Target data model with GUID=&V3& does not exist.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LTR2_ES_CHECK165 - Target data model of link '&1' does not exist ?

  The SAP error message LTR2_ES_CHECK165 indicates that the target data model specified in the link does not exist. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Landscape Transformation (SLT) or when working with data replication scenarios.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Target Data Model: The target data model referenced in the link is not defined or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the data model settings or the link itself.
  Transport Issues: If the data model was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  Typographical Errors: There could be a typo in the name of the target data model in the link configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Target Data Model:
  
  Check if the target data model exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., SLT configuration) and looking for the data model.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or restore it from a backup.
  
  
  
  Check Link Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration of the link that is causing the error. Ensure that the target data model name is correctly specified.
  If necessary, update the link configuration to point to the correct target data model.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Activate the Data Model:
  
  If the target data model was deleted or not properly activated, recreate it or activate it in the system.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the data model was transported, ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request and that they were successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to SLT and data model configuration for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SLT Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for Landscape Transformation to understand the configuration and management of data models and links.
  Community Forums: Consider checking 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 cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.