How To Fix RU517 - Logical system &1 is incorrect

RU517 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RU - Messages for order completion confirmation

• Message number: 517

• Message text: Logical system &1 is incorrect

What causes this issue?

When calling up a BAPI &V1& was specified as the logical system.
However, this is not identical to the actual target system &V2&.
<ZH>Example scenario</>
The time events created in the SAP Systems L1, L2 and L3 are
transferred to the HR System H1. There the exact durations are
calculated for specific people. These should then be entered in the
relevant Logistics systems using BAPIs to confirm work done because of
the relevance to costing. If the wrong Logistics target system, for
example L2 instead of L1 is specified then BAPI processing would would
immediately be terminated with this message.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RU517 - Logical system &1 is incorrect ?

  The SAP error message RU517, which states "Logical system &1 is incorrect," typically occurs when there is an issue with the logical system configuration in your SAP environment. This error can arise in various contexts, such as during data transfer, system integration, or when configuring system landscapes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Logical System Name: The logical system name specified in the configuration does not match any of the defined logical systems in the SAP system.
  Missing Logical System: The logical system has not been created or is not properly configured in the system.
  Transport Directory Issues: If you are working with transport requests, the logical system might not be correctly defined in the transport directory.
  Client Configuration: The client you are working in may not be assigned to the correct logical system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Logical System Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SE03 (Transport Organizer Tools) or BD54 (Maintain Logical Systems).
  Verify that the logical system name mentioned in the error message