How To Fix RS_B4H_PREPARE_APD046 - ODP ABAP CDS Views Logical system '&1' does not exist.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS_B4H_PREPARE_APD - Message class for APD transfer prepare package

• Message number: 046

• Message text: ODP ABAP CDS Views Logical system '&1' does not exist.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS_B4H_PREPARE_APD046 - ODP ABAP CDS Views Logical system '&1' does not exist. ?

  The SAP error message RS_B4H_PREPARE_APD046 indicates that there is an issue with the ODP (Operational Data Provisioning) ABAP CDS (Core Data Services) views, specifically that the logical system referenced in the error message does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Logical System: The logical system specified in the error message (&1) is not defined in the SAP system. This could happen if the logical system was never created, was deleted, or if there is a typo in the configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the ODP source might be incorrect, leading to the system not recognizing the logical system.
  Transport Issues: If the logical system was transported from another system, it might not have been set up correctly in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Logical System Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SCC4 to check the logical systems defined in your SAP system.
  Ensure that the logical system mentioned in the error message exists. If it does not, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create Logical System:
  
  If the logical system does not exist, you can create it in transaction SCC4:
  
  Click on "New Entries" and enter the name of the logical system.
  Ensure that the name follows the naming conventions and is unique.
  
  
  
  
  
  Assign Logical System to Client:
  
  After creating the logical system, ensure that it is assigned to the appropriate client in the same transaction (SCC4).
  
  
  
  Check ODP Configuration:
  
  Use transaction ODP or ODP_CDS to check the configuration of the ODP source and ensure that it is correctly set up to use the logical system.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the logical system was supposed to be transported, check the transport requests to ensure that they were imported correctly.
  
  
  
  Check for Typographical Errors:
  
  Verify that there are no typographical errors in the logical system name in the configuration or in the CDS view definition.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for ODP and CDS views for more detailed information on configuration and troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  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 resolve the error message RS_B4H_PREPARE_APD046 related to the ODP ABAP CDS views.