How To Fix /SMB/GLOBAL_METADATA008 - System '&1' client '&2' (via RFC '&3') is not a central system for '&4'

/SMB/GLOBAL_METADATA008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/GLOBAL_METADATA -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: System '&1' client '&2' (via RFC '&3') is not a central system for '&4'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/GLOBAL_METADATA008 - System '&1' client '&2' (via RFC '&3') is not a central system for '&4' ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/GLOBAL_METADATA008 indicates that the system you are trying to connect to is not recognized as a central system for the specified client. This error typically occurs in scenarios involving SAP Business Suite or SAP S/4HANA systems, particularly when dealing with system landscapes that include multiple clients or systems.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect System Configuration: The target system is not configured as a central system in the landscape. This could be due to incorrect settings in the system configuration or missing entries in the relevant tables.
  RFC Destination Issues: The RFC destination used to connect to the target system may not be set up correctly, or it may point to the wrong system.
  Client-Specific Settings: The client you are trying to access may not be set up to communicate with the specified central system.
  Transport Layer Issues: If you are working with transport layers, the transport routes may not be correctly defined.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check System Configuration:
  
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