How To Fix /PLMI/GSS_B2B003 - Synchronization has no owning context; define an owning context

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/GSS_B2B -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Synchronization has no owning context; define an owning context

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/GSS_B2B003 - Synchronization has no owning context; define an owning context ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/GSS_B2B003 Synchronization has no owning context; define an owning context typically occurs in the context of SAP's Business-to-Business (B2B) integration scenarios, particularly when using the SAP Process Integration (PI) or SAP Process Orchestration (PO) systems. This error indicates that a synchronization process is being attempted without a defined context, which is necessary for the system to understand the scope and parameters of the synchronization.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Owning Context: The error suggests that the synchronization process is initiated without an associated owning context. The owning context is essential for the system to manage the synchronization correctly.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the B2B settings or the integration scenario that lead to the absence of the owning context.
  Data Issues: The data being processed may not have the necessary identifiers or context information required for synchronization.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define an Owning Context:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in your SAP system where the