Symptoms

You receive error "ABAP Backend doesn't exist on the SLD " during execution of BI Template

Keywords

• BI, SLD, ABAP, Backend, technical, system, registration

Solution

When configuring the Webdynpro Jco destination connectivity the AS-ABAP (BI) system must be configured in the SLD.

Procedure:

• Logon to the SLD: http://<host>:<port>/sld. (Your configured SLD (central or local SLD))
• Please check in Home -> Technical Systems -> select type ABAP. This should have configuration of your ABAP (BI) system.
  • If it is missing, logon to your ABAP (BI) system -> goto transaction RZ70.
  • Fill in the SLD bridge: gateway info -> Activate -> Start data collection.
• If a error message like "ABAP backend doesn't exist in the SLD" pops up while running the template installer, there could be different possibilities for this error.
  • In  SP14 more detailed error sources will be poped up.
  • For lower SPS the exact reason of the error can be found in the defaulttrace file.