How To Fix XMS_ADM172 - Define role of business system on application system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XMS_ADM - XMS - Administration

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Define role of business system on application system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XMS_ADM172 - Define role of business system on application system ?

  The SAP error message XMS_ADM172 indicates that a business system has not been properly defined in the context of the application system. This error typically arises in scenarios involving SAP Process Integration (PI) or SAP Process Orchestration (PO), where the integration of different systems is managed.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A business system is not assigned a role in the application system configuration.
  The configuration for the business system is incomplete or incorrect.
  There may be issues with the system landscape configuration in the Integration Directory.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Access the Integration Directory:
  
  Go to the SAP PI/PO system and access the Integration Directory.
  
  
  
  Check Business System Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the business system that is causing the error.
  Ensure that the business system is correctly defined and that it has been assigned the appropriate roles (e.g., sender, receiver).
  
  
  
  Define Role of Business System:
  
  If the role is not defined, you need to assign the correct role to the business system.
  Right-click on the business system and select the option to edit or define roles.
  Assign the necessary roles based on your integration scenario.
  
  
  
  Save and Activate Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save and activate the configuration.
  
  
  
  Check System Landscape:
  
  Ensure that the system landscape is correctly configured and that all systems are properly connected.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the changes, test the integration scenario to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes like SXMB_IFR for monitoring and SICF for service configuration.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on configuring business systems and roles in SAP PI/PO.
  
  
  
  Logs and Traces:
  
  Check the logs and traces in the SAP system for additional information that may help diagnose the issue further.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the XMS_ADM172 error and ensure that your business system is correctly configured within the application system.