How To Fix CMS191 - Repository &1 not suitable for this operation &2 &3

CMS191 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS - KPro: Content Management Service

• Message number: 191

• Message text: Repository &1 not suitable for this operation &2 &3

What causes this issue?

You wanted to execute an operation that is not supported for a
repository &V1& of the type &V2&, sub-type &V3&.

System Response

The operation was 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 (see <DS:TRAN.OAC0>Define repositories
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Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS191 - Repository &1 not suitable for this operation &2 &3 ?

  The SAP error message CMS191 indicates that a specific repository (denoted as &1 in the message) is not suitable for the operation being attempted (denoted as &2 and &3). This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Content Management System (CMS) or when dealing with repositories in SAP systems.
  Causes:
  
  Repository Type: The repository may not support the operation you are trying to perform. For example, certain operations may only be valid for specific types of repositories (e.g., file repositories vs. database repositories).
  
  Configuration Issues: The repository may not be properly configured or may be in an inconsistent state.
  Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to perform the operation on the specified repository.
  Repository Status: The repository could be in a status that does not allow the operation (e.g., it may be locked or inactive).
  Version Compatibility: There may be compatibility issues between the repository and the operation due to version differences.
  
  Solutions:
  
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