CTS_ORGANIZER_MSG122 - Function &1 cannot be performed - system &2 and client &3 are unknown

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CTS_ORGANIZER_MSG - Message Class for the Transport Organizer

• Message number: 122

• Message text: Function &1 cannot be performed - system &2 and client &3 are unknown

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CTS_ORGANIZER_MSG122 - Function &1 cannot be performed - system &2 and client &3 are unknown ?

  The SAP error message CTS_ORGANIZER_MSG122 indicates that a function cannot be performed because the specified system and client are unknown. This error typically arises in the context of the Change and Transport System (CTS) when trying to perform operations related to transport requests.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect System/Client Configuration: The system or client specified in the transport request may not be correctly configured or may not exist in the system landscape.
  Missing System Entry: The target system or client may not be defined in the Transport Management System (TMS) configuration.
  Transport Directory Issues: There may be issues with the transport directory or the transport routes that prevent the system from recognizing the specified client.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the requested operation on the specified system/client.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check TMS Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction STMS and check the configuration of the transport landscape.
  Ensure that the target system and client are correctly defined in the TMS configuration.
  
  
  
  Verify System and Client:
  
  Confirm that the system and client you are trying to access are valid and exist in the SAP landscape.
  Use transaction SCC4 to check the client settings and ensure the client is active.
  
  
  
  Transport Directory Check:
  
  Verify that the transport directory is correctly set up and accessible.
  Check the transport routes to ensure that they are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the operation. Check the user roles and profiles to confirm that they have the required permissions.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Restart Transport Management:
  
  Sometimes, restarting the transport management system can resolve temporary issues. You can do this by going to transaction STMS and refreshing the system overview.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  STMS: Transport Management System
  SCC4: Client Administration
  SM21: System Log
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for documentation on the Change and Transport System for more detailed guidance.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.