How To Fix /SMB/Q2P196 - P-System could not be determined

/SMB/Q2P196 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/Q2P -

• Message number: 196

• Message text: P-System could not be determined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/Q2P196 - P-System could not be determined ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/Q2P196 P-System could not be determined typically indicates that the system is unable to identify or access the relevant production system (P-System) for a particular process or transaction. This can occur in various contexts, such as during data migration, system configuration, or when executing specific transactions.
  Causes:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to recognize the P-System. This could be due to missing or incorrect settings in the system configuration.
  Authorization Problems: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the P-System, leading to the inability to determine it.
  Network Issues: There may be connectivity problems between the SAP system and the P-System, preventing the identification of the latter.
  Missing Data: Required data or parameters that define the P-System may be missing or incorrectly set up in the system.
  System Landscape Changes: Changes in the system landscape, such as system upgrades or migrations, may lead to inconsistencies