How To Fix /SRMSMC/UPDATE_PORG013 - System &1 (bbp_backend_dest) not used as SLC backend (/srmsmc/d_syschr)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/UPDATE_PORG -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: System &1 (bbp_backend_dest) not used as SLC backend (/srmsmc/d_syschr)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/UPDATE_PORG013 - System &1 (bbp_backend_dest) not used as SLC backend (/srmsmc/d_syschr) ?

  The SAP error message /SRMSMC/UPDATE_PORG013 indicates that the system specified (in this case, System &1 or bbp_backend_dest) is not being used as a Supplier Lifecycle Management (SLC) backend. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) when there is an issue with the configuration of the backend system.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The backend system (bbp_backend_dest) may not be properly configured as an SLC backend in the SRM system.
  Missing or Incorrect Logical System: The logical system for the backend may not be defined correctly in the system settings.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported, there may have been issues during the transport process that led to incomplete or incorrect settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the backend system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Backend Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO and navigate to the relevant configuration settings for SRM.
  Ensure that the backend system is correctly defined as an SLC backend. This includes checking the settings under Supplier Lifecycle Management and ensuring that the logical system is correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Verify Logical System:
  
  Use transaction BD54 to check if the logical system for the backend is correctly defined and active.
  Ensure that the logical system name matches what is expected in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate issues with the transport.
  If necessary, re-transport the configuration or manually adjust the settings in the target system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the backend system. This may involve checking roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  System Connection Test:
  
  Use transaction SM59 to test the RFC connection to the backend system. Ensure that the connection is working correctly and that there are no network issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Notes and documentation related to SRM and SLC for any specific guidance or updates that may be relevant to your version of the software.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.