How To Fix 42032 - Customizing status does not permit autoconfiguration

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 42 - Information Workbench

• Message number: 032

• Message text: Customizing status does not permit autoconfiguration

What causes this issue?

The prerequisite for automatic configuration of the storage categories
and repositories is as follows:
For a category to which a repository is still
to be assigned to, all other categories of the same
document area are either NOT assigned to a
repository on an HTTP content server, or they are assigned to a
repository on the same content server.
In your system this condition is not satisfied.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Make Customizing settings manually for the categories and repositories.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 42032 - Customizing status does not permit autoconfiguration ?

  The SAP error message 42032, which states "Customizing status does not permit autoconfiguration," typically occurs when there is an issue with the customizing settings in the SAP system that prevents the automatic configuration of certain objects or settings. This error is often encountered during the configuration of various modules, such as SAP SD (Sales and Distribution), MM (Materials Management), or others.
  Cause:
  
  
  Customizing Status: The error indicates that the customizing status of the relevant object does not allow for autoconfiguration. This could be due to:
  
  The object being in a status that is not active or not fully configured.
  Missing or incomplete entries in the customizing tables.
  The object being locked or not released for autoconfiguration.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests: If the customizing settings were transported from another system, there might be inconsistencies or missing entries that prevent autoconfiguration.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the autoconfiguration.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO) and verify the settings for the object you are trying to configure.
  Ensure that all necessary customizing steps have been completed and that the object is in an active state.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the customizing settings were transported, check the transport requests for any errors or missing objects.
  Ensure that all necessary customizing objects have been included in the transport.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the autoconfiguration. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Manual Configuration:
  
  If autoconfiguration is not possible, consider performing the configuration manually. Refer to the SAP documentation or guides for the specific module you are working with.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates that resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Review system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that could provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on the specific module you are working with.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists and you have a support contract, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.