How To Fix MDG_COMM_ARRANGEMENT001 - The specified business system &1 does not exist in the SLD

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_COMM_ARRANGEMENT - MDG Communication Arrangement

• Message number: 001

• Message text: The specified business system &1 does not exist in the SLD

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_COMM_ARRANGEMENT001 - The specified business system &1 does not exist in the SLD ?

  The SAP error message MDG_COMM_ARRANGEMENT001 indicates that the specified business system (denoted as &1 in the error message) does not exist in the System Landscape Directory (SLD). This error typically occurs in the context of Master Data Governance (MDG) when the system is trying to communicate with a business system that has not been properly registered or configured in the SLD.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Business System in SLD: The business system you are trying to use is not registered in the SLD.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings in your MDG system may not be pointing to the correct SLD or may have incorrect details for the business system.
  Network Issues: There may be connectivity issues between your SAP system and the SLD, preventing it from retrieving the necessary information.
  Authorization Issues: The user or system may not have the necessary permissions to access the SLD.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check SLD Registration:
  
  Log in to the SLD and verify if the business system is registered. If it is not, you will need to create a new entry for it.
  Ensure that the business system name matches exactly with what is being referenced in the MDG configuration.
  
  
  
  Update MDG Configuration:
  
  Go to the MDG configuration settings and ensure that the correct SLD is specified.
  Check the settings for the business system in the MDG configuration to ensure they are correct.
  
  
  
  Connectivity Check:
  
  Ensure that there are no network issues preventing your SAP system from connecting to the SLD.
  You can use transaction codes like SLD1 to check the connection to the SLD.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user or system has the necessary authorizations to access the SLD and the business system.
  
  
  
  Restart Services:
  
  Sometimes, restarting the relevant services or the entire SAP system can resolve temporary issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to MDG and SLD for any specific configurations or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SLD (System Landscape Directory): A central repository that contains information about the systems in your landscape, including business systems, technical systems, and software components.
  MDG (Master Data Governance): A solution that helps organizations manage their master data across various systems and applications.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SLD1 (to view SLD data) and MDGIMG (to access MDG configuration).
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with the error details and the steps you have already taken.