How To Fix /SMB/BB_INSTALLER428 - Target System &1 is not configured

/SMB/BB_INSTALLER428 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/BB_INSTALLER -

• Message number: 428

• Message text: Target System &1 is not configured

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/BB_INSTALLER428 - Target System &1 is not configured ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/BB_INSTALLER428 Target System &1 is not configured typically occurs during the installation or configuration of the SAP Business ByDesign (ByD) or related systems. This error indicates that the target system specified (denoted by &1) is not properly configured in the system landscape or in the relevant settings.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The target system has not been configured in the system landscape directory or in the relevant configuration settings.
  Incorrect System ID: The system ID provided may be incorrect or does not match any existing configuration.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the operation may not have the necessary authorizations to access or configure the target system.
  Network Issues: There may be connectivity issues preventing the system from recognizing the target system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP system landscape directory and verify that the target system is listed and properly configured.
  Ensure that the system ID and other relevant parameters (like client number, instance number,