How To Fix VINFO018 - IC: XI forwarding error - business system not defined in SLD

VINFO018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VINFO - Information Container

• Message number: 018

• Message text: IC: XI forwarding error - business system not defined in SLD

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VINFO018 - Details

• The SAP error message VINFO018 indicates that there is an issue with the integration between SAP systems, specifically related to the XI (Exchange Infrastructure) or PI (Process Integration) configuration. The error message states that the business system is not defined in the System Landscape Directory (SLD). Here’s a breakdown of the cause, solution, and related information for this error:
  
  Cause:
  
  Business System Not Defined: The business system that is being referenced in the integration scenario is not defined in the SLD. This could happen if the business system was not created or if it was deleted or not properly configured.
  SLD 
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the SLD configuration itself, such as connectivity problems or incorrect settings.
  Transport Issues: If the business system was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly registered in the SLD.
  Incorrect Configuration in Integration Directory: The integration scenario may be incorrectly configured, pointing to