How To Fix /SAPAPO/CIF_ERRHDLG012 - System &1 is not indicated as an R/3 system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CIF_ERRHDLG -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: System &1 is not indicated as an R/3 system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CIF_ERRHDLG012 - System &1 is not indicated as an R/3 system ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CIF_ERRHDLG012 System &1 is not indicated as an R/3 system typically occurs in the context of the Core Interface (CIF) when integrating SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) with an SAP ERP system. This error indicates that the system specified (denoted by &1) is not recognized as a valid R/3 system in the CIF configuration.
  Cause:
  
  System Configuration: The system in question has not been properly configured as an R/3 system in the CIF settings.
  CIF Settings: The system may not be included in the list of connected systems in the CIF configuration.
  RFC Connection Issues: There may be issues with the Remote Function Call (RFC) connection between the APO and the R/3 system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the R/3 system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check CIF Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction CIF in the SAP GUI.
  Navigate to the settings for the connected systems and ensure that the system in question is listed as an R/3 system.
  If it is not listed, you will need to add it.
  
  
  
  Maintain Logical System:
  
  Ensure that the logical system name for the R/3 system is correctly defined in transaction SALE (Logical System Name).
  Make sure that the logical system is assigned to the appropriate client.
  
  
  
  Check RFC Connections:
  
  Use transaction SM59 to check the RFC connections.
  Ensure that the connection to the R/3 system is correctly configured and that it is working (test the connection).
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform CIF operations.
  Check roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If changes were made to the configuration, ensure that they are transported correctly if working in a multi-system landscape.
  
  
  
  System Status:
  
  Ensure that both the APO and R/3 systems are up and running without any issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CIF: CIF configuration and monitoring.
  SM59: RFC destination configuration.
  SALE: Maintain logical system names.
  PFCG: Role maintenance for authorization checks.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for CIF and APO integration for detailed steps and best practices.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the R/3 system is correctly recognized in the CIF configuration.