How To Fix XC017 - Logical system &1 not defined -> correct entry

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XC - Message Class for Core Interface

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Logical system &1 not defined -> correct entry

What causes this issue?

When transferring data to an APO system, you must define an appropriate
logical system. A definition with the specified name &V1& could not be
found.

System Response

The integration model cannot be created.

How to fix this error?

Correct the specification of the logical system, or create a logical
system with the desired name &V1&.
Create an RFC destination with the same name, using the menu path
Tools->Administration->Administration->Network->RFC destinations.
Define the logical system via the area menu C
Settings->Target systems

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XC017 - Logical system &1 not defined -> correct entry ?

  The SAP error message XC017 indicates that a logical system is not defined in the system. This typically occurs when you are trying to perform an operation that requires a logical system to be defined, but the system cannot find the specified logical system in its configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Logical System Not Defined: The logical system you are trying to use has not been defined in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Entry: The logical system name entered may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Missing Configuration: The logical system may not be assigned to the client or may not be properly configured in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the XC017 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Logical System Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SE03 (Transport Organizer Tools) or BD54 (Maintain Logical Systems).
  Check if the logical system you are trying to use is listed. If it is not, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create a Logical System:
  
  If the logical system is not defined, you can create it by going to transaction BD54.
  Click on "New Entries" and enter the logical system name and description.
  Save your changes.
  
  
  
  Assign Logical System to Client:
  
  After creating the logical system, you need to assign it to the client.
  Go to transaction SCC4 (Client Administration).
  Select the client you are working with and ensure that the logical system is assigned to it.
  
  
  
  Check for Typographical Errors:
  
  Ensure that the logical system name you are entering is correct and does not contain any typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If you are working in a development environment and the logical system is defined in the transport request, ensure that the transport request has been moved to the target system.
  
  
  
  Check RFC Connections:
  
  If the logical system is used in Remote Function Call (RFC) connections, ensure that the RFC destination is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Logical Systems: Logical systems are used in SAP to identify different systems in a landscape (e.g., Development, Quality, Production).
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BD54, SCC4, and SE03 for managing logical systems and clients.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more detailed information on logical systems and their configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the XC017 error and ensure that the logical system is properly defined and configured in your SAP environment.