How To Fix CMS109 - Different settings in repositories &1 and on the back end

CMS109 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS - KPro: Content Management Service

• Message number: 109

• Message text: Different settings in repositories &1 and on the back end

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS109 - Different settings in repositories &1 and on the back end ?

  The SAP error message CMS109 indicates that there are different settings in the specified repository and the backend system. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BusinessObjects or SAP BW, where there is a mismatch in configuration settings between the CMS (Central Management Server) and the backend data source.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  Inconsistent Configuration: The settings in the CMS repository do not match the settings in the backend system. This could be due to changes made in one system that were not reflected in the other.
  Version Mismatch: Different versions of the software might have different configuration requirements.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or modify the settings in either the CMS or the backend.
  Data Source Changes: Changes in the data source configuration (like database connection settings) that have not been updated in the CMS.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CMS109 error, you can