How To Fix QIE_COMMUNICATION033 - XI target business system not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QIE_COMMUNICATION - Messages for Communication

• Message number: 033

• Message text: XI target business system not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QIE_COMMUNICATION033 - XI target business system not found ?

  The SAP error message QIE_COMMUNICATION033 indicates that the XI (Exchange Infrastructure) target business system could not be found. This error typically occurs in scenarios involving SAP Process Integration (PI) or SAP Process Orchestration (PO) when the system is trying to send messages to a target system that is not properly configured or recognized.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The target business system may not be correctly configured in the Integration Directory.
  Missing Business System: The business system might not exist in the System Landscape Directory (SLD) or the Integration Directory.
  Transport Issues: There may be issues with the transport of configuration objects between systems.
  Incorrect Sender/Receiver Agreement: The sender or receiver agreement may not be set up correctly, leading to the system being unable to find the target.
  Network Issues: There could be network connectivity issues preventing communication with the target system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the Integration Directory and verify that the target business system is correctly defined.
  Ensure that the system is active and properly configured with the correct logical system name.
  
  
  
  Verify System Landscape:
  
  Check the System Landscape Directory (SLD) to ensure that the target business system is registered and available.
  If it is missing, you may need to register it in the SLD.
  
  
  
  Review Sender/Receiver Agreements:
  
  Check the sender and receiver agreements in the Integration Directory to ensure they are correctly set up and pointing to the right business systems.
  
  
  
  Transport Configuration:
  
  If you have recently transported configuration objects, ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  
  
  
  Network Connectivity:
  
  Verify that there are no network issues preventing communication between the systems. Check firewalls, routing, and other network configurations.
  
  
  
  Check Logs:
  
  Review the logs in the Integration Engine and the Runtime Workbench for additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Process Integration/Orchestration for detailed configuration guidelines.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the QIE_COMMUNICATION033 error.