How To Fix SAI_CACHE704 - Name of business system must not be initial

SAI_CACHE704 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAI_CACHE - XI Configuration Cache

• Message number: 704

• Message text: Name of business system must not be initial

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SAI_CACHE704 - Name of business system must not be initial ?

  The SAP error message SAI_CACHE704 indicates that the name of a business system must not be initial (i.e., it cannot be empty or null). This error typically occurs in the context of system landscape configuration, particularly when dealing with the System Landscape Directory (SLD) or when configuring business systems in SAP Solution Manager.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when an attempt is made to create or configure a business system without providing a valid name. The name is essential for identifying the business system within the SAP landscape, and it must adhere to specific naming conventions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SAI_CACHE704 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area where the business system is being defined (e.g., SLD, Solution Manager).
  Ensure that the business system has a valid name assigned. The name should not be empty or consist solely of spaces.
  
  
  
  Naming Conventions:
  
  Ensure that the name adheres to SAP's naming conventions. Typically, it should