How To Fix /PLMI/AGT_MAP_MSG004 - Target agent is missing for source agent &1 &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/AGT_MAP_MSG -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Target agent is missing for source agent &1 &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/AGT_MAP_MSG004 - Target agent is missing for source agent &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/AGT_MAP_MSG004 Target agent is missing for source agent &1 &2 typically occurs in the context of the SAP Landscape Management (LaMa) or SAP Process Integration (PI) when there is a configuration issue related to agent mapping. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a corresponding target agent for the specified source agent.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The target agent that should correspond to the source agent is not configured in the system.
  Incorrect Agent Mapping: There may be an incorrect or incomplete mapping between the source and target agents.
  Agent Deactivation: The target agent may be deactivated or not running.
  Network Issues: There could be network connectivity issues preventing the system from recognizing the target agent.
  Version Mismatch: The source and target agents may be running incompatible versions of the software.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Agent Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Landscape Management or the relevant configuration area and verify that the target agent is properly configured.
  Ensure that the target agent is active and running.
  
  
  
  Review Agent Mapping:
  
  Check the agent mapping settings to ensure that the source agent is correctly mapped to the target agent.
  If necessary, create or update the mapping to include the missing target agent.
  
  
  
  Restart Agents:
  
  If the target agent is running but still not recognized, try restarting both the source and target agents to refresh their states.
  
  
  
  Check Logs:
  
  Review the logs for any additional error messages or warnings that could provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Network Connectivity:
  
  Ensure that there are no network issues preventing communication between the source and target agents.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the official SAP documentation for specific instructions related to agent configuration and mapping.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Landscape Management or SAP Process Integration documentation for detailed information on agent configuration and management.
  Community Forums: Engage with the SAP Community or forums where other users may have encountered similar issues and can share their solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the missing target agent for the specified source agent.