How To Fix SMOIWS098 - Host &1 belongs to local system &2. Registration not allowed

SMOIWS098 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMOIWS -

• Message number: 098

• Message text: Host &1 belongs to local system &2. Registration not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMOIWS098 - Host &1 belongs to local system &2. Registration not allowed ?

  The SAP error message SMOIWS098 indicates that there is an issue with the registration of a host in the SAP system landscape. Specifically, the message states that the host you are trying to register belongs to the local system, and therefore, registration is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Landscape Management or when dealing with system registration in the SAP Solution Manager. The main causes include:
  
  Local System Registration: The host you are trying to register is already recognized as part of the local system. SAP does not allow a system to register itself as a separate entity.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the system landscape settings or in the SAP Solution Manager configuration.
  Network Issues: Sometimes, network configurations or DNS issues can lead to the system being misidentified.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SMOIWS098 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Verify Host Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the host you are