How To Fix CMS162 - Location &1 for network mask &2 redundant for network mask &3

CMS162 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS - KPro: Content Management Service

• Message number: 162

• Message text: Location &1 for network mask &2 redundant for network mask &3

What causes this issue?

The Customizing specifies that subnets &v2& and &v3& are found at
location &v1&. Since the subnet &v2& is a subnetwork of &v3&, you do
not need to make an entry for &v2&.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Remove the entry &v2& from the Customizing ( <DS:TRAN.SCMSIP>Define
subnets</>).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS162 - Location &1 for network mask &2 redundant for network mask &3 ?

  The SAP error message CMS162 indicates a problem related to network configuration, specifically concerning redundant network masks in the context of the Central Management Server (CMS) in SAP BusinessObjects or similar SAP environments. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  The error message CMS162 typically arises when there are overlapping or redundant network masks defined in the system. This can occur when:
  
  Two or more network interfaces are configured with the same network address but different masks.
  The network configuration is not properly set up, leading to ambiguity in routing or addressing.
  There is a misconfiguration in the network settings of the SAP system or the underlying operating system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CMS162 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Network Configuration:
  
  Check the network settings in the SAP system and ensure that there are no overlapping network addresses or masks.
  Verify the configuration of network interfaces on the server where SAP is