How To Fix RH401 - Target system (logical system) cannot be empty

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RH - BW: Hierarchies ( basic functions )

• Message number: 401

• Message text: Target system (logical system) cannot be empty

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RH401 - Target system (logical system) cannot be empty ?

  The SAP error message "RH401 Target system (logical system) cannot be empty" typically occurs in the context of SAP's system landscape configuration, particularly when dealing with transport requests, system connections, or when configuring certain functionalities that require a target system to be specified.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Logical System Configuration: The logical system name is not defined in the configuration settings. This can happen if the system has not been properly set up or if the logical system name has been deleted or not assigned.
  Transport Request Issues: When creating or managing transport requests, if the target system is not specified, this error can occur.
  Incorrect Customizing Settings: If you are trying to execute a function that requires a target system (like remote function calls or data transfers) and the target system is not defined, this error will be triggered.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Logical System Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SE03 (Transport Organizer Tools) or SCC4 (Client Administration) to check if the logical system is defined.
  Ensure that the logical system is correctly configured and assigned to the appropriate client.
  
  
  
  Define Logical System:
  
  If the logical system is missing, you can create it using transaction BD54 (Maintain Logical Systems).
  Make sure to assign the logical system to the relevant client.
  
  
  
  Assign Logical System to Transport Routes:
  
  If you are working with transport routes, ensure that the target system is correctly defined in the transport route configuration (transaction STMS).
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the error occurs while working with transport requests, ensure that the target system is specified in the transport request settings.
  
  
  
  Review Customizing Settings:
  
  If you are executing a specific function that requires a target system, check the customizing settings related to that function to ensure that the target system is specified.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE03: Transport Organizer Tools
  SCC4: Client Administration
  BD54: Maintain Logical Systems
  STMS: Transport Management System
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on logical system configuration and transport management.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the "RH401 Target system (logical system) cannot be empty" error in your SAP environment.