How To Fix CTS_CONFIG_MSG_CL021 - Specify a system for the distribution of the plug-ins

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CTS_CONFIG_MSG_CL - Message Class for Central CTS Configuration

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Specify a system for the distribution of the plug-ins

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CTS_CONFIG_MSG_CL021 - Specify a system for the distribution of the plug-ins ?

  The SAP error message CTS_CONFIG_MSG_CL021 indicates that there is a configuration issue related to the Change and Transport System (CTS) in SAP, specifically regarding the distribution of plug-ins. This error typically arises when the system is not properly configured to handle the distribution of transport requests for plug-ins.
  Cause:
  The error usually occurs due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The system does not have a designated target system for the distribution of the plug-ins.
  Transport Route Issues: The transport route may not be correctly set up, or the target system is not included in the transport route.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the transport operations.
  System Landscape Configuration: The system landscape may not be properly defined in the Transport Management System (TMS).
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Transport Routes:
  
  Go to the TMS configuration (transaction code STMS).
  Check the transport routes to ensure that the target system for the plug-in distribution is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Define Target System:
  
  If the target system is not defined, you need to add it. This can be done in the TMS configuration by navigating to the transport routes and ensuring that the appropriate systems are included.
  
  
  
  Configure CTS:
  
  Ensure that the CTS is properly configured for the plug-in distribution. This may involve setting up the necessary parameters in the CTS configuration.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user performing the transport has the necessary authorizations to execute the transport requests.
  
  
  
  System Landscape:
  
  Ensure that the system landscape is correctly defined in TMS. This includes checking that all systems are correctly connected and that the transport routes are valid.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to CTS and plug-in distribution for any specific configurations or updates that may be required.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  STMS: Transport Management System
  SE01: Transport Organizer
  SE09: Workbench Organizer
  SE10: Customizing Organizer
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuring CTS for plug-ins.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the CTS_CONFIG_MSG_CL021 error in your SAP system.