How To Fix RSAR818 - The logical system name for this system was changed from & to &.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAR - Data Transfer and Metadata Maintenance

• Message number: 818

• Message text: The logical system name for this system was changed from & to &.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAR818 - The logical system name for this system was changed from & to &. ?

  The SAP error message RSAR818 indicates that the logical system name for the SAP system has been changed. This can occur during system migrations, upgrades, or when the system configuration is modified. The message typically appears in the context of data transfer processes, especially when using SAP's Remote Function Call (RFC) or when working with SAP Data Services.
  Cause:
  
  Logical System Name Change: The logical system name has been altered in the system configuration. This could happen due to a system copy, a change in the system's role, or manual configuration changes.
  Inconsistent Configuration: The change in the logical system name may not be reflected in all relevant configurations, leading to inconsistencies.
  Transport Issues: If transports are not correctly configured or if there are discrepancies in the transport directory, this error can occur.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Update Logical System Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SE03 (Transport Organizer Tools) or BD54 (Maintain Logical System) to check the logical system settings.
  Ensure that the logical system name is correctly defined and matches the expected configuration.
  
  
  
  Adjust RFC Destinations:
  
  Check the RFC destinations in transaction SM59. Ensure that any RFC connections that reference the old logical system name are updated to the new name.
  
  
  
  Check Data Transfer Settings:
  
  If you are using SAP Data Services or other data transfer tools, verify that the source and target logical system names are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the change was made as part of a transport request, ensure that the transport has been correctly imported and that all related objects are in sync.
  
  
  
  Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks in the relevant modules to ensure that there are no other discrepancies related to the logical system name.
  
  
  
  Restart Processes:
  
  If the error occurred during a specific process, try restarting that process after making the necessary changes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on logical system configuration and data transfer processes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSAR818 error and ensure that your system's logical configuration is consistent and correct.