How To Fix CTS_API101 - Force mode not allowed for SAP systems; domain will not be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CTS_API - CTS API

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Force mode not allowed for SAP systems; domain will not be deleted

What causes this issue?

Transport Management System is already configured in this system. The
CTS Configuration API, however, specifies that an existing configuration
must be deleted (Force Mode). However the system is installed as an SAP
system, and force mode is not permitted for SAP systems.

System Response

Processing terminates.

How to fix this error?

If you want to use Configuration API to configure the TMS again for this
system, you must first delete the existing TMS configuration manually.
To do this, call transaction STMS and choose "Overview" -> "Systems" ->
"Extras" -> "Delete TMS Configuration".

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CTS_API101 - Force mode not allowed for SAP systems; domain will not be deleted ?

  The SAP error message CTS_API101: Force mode not allowed for SAP systems; domain will not be deleted typically occurs in the context of the Change and Transport System (CTS) when attempting to delete a transport domain or perform an operation that is not permitted in "force mode" for SAP systems.
  Cause:
  
  Force Mode Restrictions: The error indicates that the operation you are trying to perform is not allowed in "force mode." This is a safety feature to prevent accidental deletions or changes that could affect the integrity of the SAP system.
  Transport Domain Configuration: The transport domain may have specific configurations or restrictions that prevent certain actions from being executed.
  User Permissions: The user executing the command may not have the necessary permissions to perform the operation.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Permissions: Ensure that the user executing the command has the appropriate authorizations to perform the operation. You may need to consult with your SAP Basis administrator to verify user roles and permissions.
  Avoid Force Mode: If you are trying to delete a transport domain, do not use the force mode option. Instead, execute the command without the force flag to comply with the system's restrictions.
  Review Transport Domain Settings: Check the configuration of the transport domain to ensure that it is set up correctly and that there are no restrictions preventing the operation.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for the Change and Transport System to understand the implications of the operation you are trying to perform and the correct procedures to follow.
  Use Transaction Codes: If applicable, use transaction codes like STMS (Transport Management System) to manage transport requests and domains properly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on managing transport domains.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Transport Management: Familiarize yourself with the overall transport management process in SAP, including how to create, modify, and delete transport domains and requests.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.