There are no system area files on this application server

Message type: E = Error

Message class: SY - ABAP/4 system messages

Message number: 554

Message text: There are no system area files on this application server



What causes this issue?

No system area file exists in the default directory (profile parameter
DIR_HOME) of this application server.


System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.



How to fix this error?

You must first create a system area file in the ABAP Debugger on this
application server.


Procedure for System Administrators


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