How To Fix RA279 - & is the local system ID. Entry not possible

RA279 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RA - Monitoring structure dialog message

• Message number: 279

• Message text: & is the local system ID. Entry not possible

What causes this issue?

You want to monitor a remote system using RFC. You have entered the
current system as the target system. The alert monitor is already
monitoring the entire current system.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Enter a different system as the remote system to be monitored.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RA279 - & is the local system ID. Entry not possible ?

  The SAP error message RA279 typically indicates that there is an issue related to the system ID (SID) or the configuration of the system in relation to the transaction or process you are trying to execute. The specific message "Entry not possible" suggests that the action you are attempting to perform cannot be completed due to certain constraints or settings in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid System ID: The system ID you are trying to use may not be valid or recognized by the SAP system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the entry from being processed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action related to the specified system ID.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the entry from being made.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check System ID: Verify that the system ID you are using is correct and exists in the system.