How To Fix /SRMSMC/REPLICATION078 - Invalid logical system &1 removed from contact &2 (supplier &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/REPLICATION -

• Message number: 078

• Message text: Invalid logical system &1 removed from contact &2 (supplier &3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/REPLICATION078 - Invalid logical system &1 removed from contact &2 (supplier &3) ?

  The SAP error message /SRMSMC/REPLICATION078 Invalid logical system &1 removed from contact &2 (supplier &3) typically occurs in the context of Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) when there is an issue with the logical system configuration in the system landscape. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Logical System: The logical system specified in the error message (&1) is not recognized or does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo, a system that has been deleted, or a system that has not been properly configured.
  Configuration Issues: The logical system may not be correctly set up in the SAP system, or it may not be assigned to the relevant client.
  Replication Issues: If the logical system is supposed to replicate data from another system (like an ERP system), there may be issues with the replication setup.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Logical System Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SE03 (Transport Organizer Tools) or SCC4 (Client Administration) to verify the logical system configuration.
  Ensure that the logical system exists and is correctly defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Verify System Assignment:
  
  Check if the logical system is assigned to the correct client. You can do this in transaction BD54 (Maintain Logical System).
  If the logical system is not assigned, you may need to create or assign it properly.
  
  
  
  Review Replication Settings:
  
  If the logical system is supposed to replicate data, check the replication settings in the relevant configuration areas (like SPRO for SRM settings).
  Ensure that the replication model is correctly set up and that the logical system is included in the replication process.
  
  
  
  Check for Typos:
  
  Ensure that there are no typographical errors in the logical system name when it is being referenced in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to logical systems and replication in SRM for any specific guidance or updates.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a production issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  BD54: Maintain Logical System
  SCC4: Client Administration
  SE03: Transport Organizer Tools
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for documentation on SRM and logical system configuration.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /SRMSMC/REPLICATION078.