How To Fix PO471 - Specify mapping target for the logical server

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PO - Spooler message

• Message number: 471

• Message text: Specify mapping target for the logical server

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PO471 - Specify mapping target for the logical server ?

  The SAP error message PO471, which states "Specify mapping target for the logical server," typically occurs in the context of SAP Process Orchestration (PO) or SAP PI (Process Integration) when there is an issue with the configuration of the logical server or the mapping settings.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Mapping Configuration: The error usually indicates that the mapping target for a logical server has not been defined. This can happen if the mapping is not properly set up in the Integration Directory.
  Incorrect Logical Server Configuration: The logical server may not be correctly configured or may not have the necessary mapping information associated with it.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been fully set up in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Mapping Configuration:
  
  Go to the Integration Directory in the SAP PI/PO system.
  Navigate to the relevant scenario and check the mapping settings.
  Ensure that the mapping is correctly defined and that the target mapping is specified for the logical server.
  
  
  
  Define Mapping Target:
  
  If the mapping target is missing, you need to create or specify the mapping target for the logical server.
  This can be done by editing the relevant configuration in the Integration Directory and ensuring that the mapping is linked to the correct logical server.
  
  
  
  Review Logical Server Settings:
  
  Verify the settings of the logical server in the Integration Directory.
  Ensure that all necessary parameters and configurations are correctly set.
  
  
  
  Transport Configuration:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check if all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  You may need to re-import or adjust the configuration in the target system.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error is resolved and that the mapping works as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Process Integration/Orchestration for detailed guidance on configuring mappings and logical servers.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional help from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PO471 error and ensure that your logical server is correctly configured with the appropriate mapping target.