How To Fix CMS142 - Repository &1 has wrong sub-type &2 - operation cannot be performed

CMS142 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS - KPro: Content Management Service

• Message number: 142

• Message text: Repository &1 has wrong sub-type &2 - operation cannot be performed

What causes this issue?

The repository &V1& of the type &V2& is not suitable for this
operation.

System Response

The operation has been cancelled.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Check the Customizing for the repositories. <DS:TRAN.OAC0>Execute
transaction OAC0.</>

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS142 - Repository &1 has wrong sub-type &2 - operation cannot be performed ?

  The SAP error message CMS142 indicates that there is an issue with the repository type or subtype in the context of the SAP system's Content Management System (CMS). This error typically arises when an operation is attempted on a repository that does not support the requested action due to its subtype being incorrect or incompatible.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Repository Subtype: The repository you are trying to access or perform an operation on has a subtype that does not match the expected subtype for the operation.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the repository settings or the system landscape.
  Repository Type Mismatch: The operation may require a specific type of repository, and the one being used does not meet those requirements.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Repository Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP system and check the configuration of the repository in question. Ensure that the subtype is correctly set up and matches the expected subtype for the operation you are