How To Fix SO862 - Target system <&> is not a valid target system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SO - SAPoffice: message texts

• Message number: 862

• Message text: Target system <&> is not a valid target system

What causes this issue?

The target system is not contained in table SADX. All target systems
allowed are defined in this table.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

&WHAT_TO_DO& for the system administration
Maintain table SADX.
<DS:TRANS.SM31>Execute function</>

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SO862 - Target system <&> is not a valid target system ?

  The SAP error message SO862, which states "Target system <&> is not a valid target system," typically occurs in the context of SAP's system landscape, particularly when dealing with system connections, such as in the SAP Business Workflow or when sending messages between systems.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Target System Configuration: The target system specified in the configuration is either not defined in the SAP system or is incorrectly configured.
  Missing RFC Destination: The Remote Function Call (RFC) destination for the target system may not exist or may be incorrectly set up.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the target system.
  Typographical Errors: There may be a typo in the target system name or identifier.
  System Status: The target system may be down or not reachable due to network issues.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Target System Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 to check the RFC destinations.
  Ensure that the target system is listed and correctly configured.
  Test the connection to the target system from the source system using the "Connection Test" option in SM59.
  
  
  
  Verify System Name:
  
  Ensure that the target system name is correctly specified in the configuration where the error is occurring.
  Look for any typographical errors in the system name.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the target system.
  Check roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Network Connectivity:
  
  Ensure that there are no network issues preventing access to the target system.
  Check if the target system is up and running.
  
  
  
  Review System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs for any additional error messages that might provide more context about the issue.
  Use transaction SM21 to view the system log.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific transaction or process you are working with for any additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM59: RFC Destinations (Display/Maintain)
  SM21: System Log
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to the SO862 error.
  SAP Community: Consider checking the SAP Community forums for discussions related to this error, as other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the SO862 error in your SAP environment.