How To Fix POWLR013 - Not able to retrieve object definition from remote system

POWLR013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: POWLR -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Not able to retrieve object definition from remote system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message POWLR013 - Not able to retrieve object definition from remote system ?

  The SAP error message POWLR013, which states "Not able to retrieve object definition from remote system," typically occurs in the context of SAP Landscape Management (LaMa) or when working with remote systems in SAP environments. This error indicates that the system is unable to access or retrieve the necessary object definitions from a remote SAP system.
  Causes:
  
  Network Issues: There may be connectivity problems between the local and remote systems, such as firewall settings, network outages, or incorrect network configurations.
  Authorization Issues: The user or service account being used to access the remote system may not have the necessary authorizations to retrieve object definitions.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system landscape or in the remote system connection settings can lead to this error.
  Remote System Down: The remote SAP system may be down or not properly configured to accept connections.
  Version Compatibility: There may be compatibility issues between the versions of the local