How To Fix RMSRCP289 - Scope of application &1 does not exist in the target system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RMSRCP - RMS-RCP: Messages for IPPE Object RCP

• Message number: 289

• Message text: Scope of application &1 does not exist in the target system

What causes this issue?

No scope of application exists in the target system.

System Response

The scope of application is to be deleted from the target system. This
is controlled by the update indicator (D = delete) in the transfer
structure. However, the scope of application cannot be deleted if it
does not exist in the target system.

How to fix this error?

If you want to delete the entire recipe, you only need to set the value
of the update indicator in the structure of the general recipe to D (=
delete). You do not need to set the update indicator in the lower-level
structures.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RMSRCP289 - Scope of application &1 does not exist in the target system ?

  The SAP error message RMSRCP289 indicates that a specific scope of application (identified by &1) does not exist in the target system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Retail Management System (RMS) or similar applications where data is being transferred or synchronized between systems.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The scope of application may not have been configured in the target system. This can happen if the target system is newly set up or if the configuration was not properly transported.
  Transport Issues: If the scope of application was supposed to be transported from a development or quality assurance system to the target system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  Data Consistency: The source system may have a scope of application that has not been replicated in the target system, leading to inconsistencies.
  Incorrect Target System: The error may also occur if the wrong target system is being used for the operation.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Verify that the scope of application exists in the target system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system.
  Transport the Configuration: If the scope of application is missing, you may need to transport the necessary configuration from the source system to the target system. Ensure that all relevant transport requests are correctly released and imported.
  Create the Scope Manually: If the scope of application does not exist and cannot be transported, you may need to create it manually in the target system. This involves defining the scope of application according to the specifications used in the source system.
  Check System Connections: Ensure that the connection between the source and target systems is correctly set up and that you are working with the intended target system.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of the software you are using for any additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like RMSRCP or RMSRCP1 to manage and monitor the scope of application.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the steps you have already taken.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RMSRCP289 error and ensure that the scope of application is correctly configured in your target system.