How To Fix /PLMI/AL_GSS_R2MR_SU009 - Synchronization cannot be started; enter status

/PLMI/AL_GSS_R2MR_SU009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/AL_GSS_R2MR_SU -

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Synchronization cannot be started; enter status

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

/PLMI/AL_GSS_R2MR_SU009 - Details

• The SAP error message /PLMI/AL_GSS_R2MR_SU009 indicates that synchronization cannot be started because a status needs to be entered. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP Landscape Management (LaMa) or similar systems where synchronization processes are managed.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Status: The synchronization process requires a specific status to be defined before it can be initiated. If this status is not set, the system will not allow the synchronization to proceed.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that are not properly defined, leading to the inability to start the synchronization.
  User Permissions: The user attempting to start the synchronization may not have the necessary permissions to do so, which can prevent the process from being initiated.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Status Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the required status for synchronization is defined in the system. This may involve checking