How To Fix SB172 - There are no SAP systems that can be selected directly

SB172 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SB - Version Management Messages

• Message number: 172

• Message text: There are no SAP systems that can be selected directly

What causes this issue?

No SAP system was found that can be selected directly.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Enter an RFC destination.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SB172 - There are no SAP systems that can be selected directly ?

  The SAP error message SB172, which states "There are no SAP systems that can be selected directly," typically occurs in the context of SAP GUI or when trying to connect to an SAP system. This error indicates that the system cannot find any available SAP systems for the user to connect to directly. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The SAP GUI configuration might be missing or incorrectly set up, leading to no available systems being displayed.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues preventing the SAP GUI from reaching the SAP system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or connect to the available SAP systems.
  SAP System Down: The SAP system you are trying to connect to might be down or not running.
  Incorrect SAP Logon Group: The logon group might not be configured correctly, or the