How To Fix /SCDL/AF_BUSSYS003 - Could not determine internal logical system


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  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: /SCDL/AF_BUSSYS -

  • Message number: 003

  • Message text: Could not determine internal logical system

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCDL/AF_BUSSYS003 - Could not determine internal logical system ?

    The SAP error message /SCDL/AF_BUSSYS003 Could not determine internal logical system typically occurs in the context of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) or Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is unable to identify the logical system associated with a particular business system or configuration.

    Cause:

    1. Missing Configuration: The logical system may not be properly configured in the system settings.
    2. Incorrect Mapping: There may be an issue with the mapping between the business system and the logical system.
    3. Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been set up correctly.
    4. Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the logical system.
    5. System Landscape Changes: Changes in the system landscape (like system copies or migrations) may lead to inconsistencies in logical system definitions.

    Solution:

    1. Check Configuration:

      • Go to transaction SCC4 to verify the logical system settings.
      • Ensure that the logical system is defined and correctly configured in the system.
    2. Verify Business System Mapping:

      • Use transaction SCDL to check the mapping of business systems to logical systems.
      • Ensure that the business system is correctly linked to the appropriate logical system.
    3. Transport Requests:

      • If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for errors.
      • Ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
    4. Authorization Check:

      • Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the logical system.
      • Check roles and profiles assigned to the user.
    5. System Landscape:

      • If there have been recent changes to the system landscape, ensure that all systems are correctly defined and that the logical systems are consistent across the landscape.
    6. Check for Notes:

      • Look for SAP Notes related to this error message in the SAP Support Portal. There may be specific patches or updates that address this issue.

    Related Information:

    • Transaction Codes:

      • SCC4: To manage logical system settings.
      • SCDL: To manage business system definitions.
    • SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP Help documentation for SCM/APO for more detailed information on logical systems and their configuration.

    • SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.

    By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /SCDL/AF_BUSSYS003. If the problem persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.

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