How To Fix CTS_CONFIG_MSG_CL164 - Cluster &1 cannot be validated; it belongs to a foreign domain (&2)

CTS_CONFIG_MSG_CL164 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 164

• Message text: Cluster &1 cannot be validated; it belongs to a foreign domain (&2)

What causes this issue?

System cluster &v1& belongs to a different domain than the one to which
you are currently logged on.

System Response

You cannot validate the system cluster.

How to fix this error?

Start the Central CTS Configuration UI on the domain controller of
domain &v2& and validate the cluster there.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CTS_CONFIG_MSG_CL164 - Cluster &1 cannot be validated; it belongs to a foreign domain (&2) ?

  The SAP error message CTS_CONFIG_MSG_CL164 indicates that there is an issue with the transport domain configuration in the Change and Transport System (CTS). Specifically, the error states that a cluster (in this case, &1) cannot be validated because it belongs to a foreign domain (&2). This typically occurs when there is a mismatch in the transport domain configuration between different SAP systems.
  
  Cause:
  
  Transport Domain Mismatch: The cluster you are trying to validate is part of a different transport domain than the one currently configured in your SAP system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The transport domain configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing the cluster as part of its own domain.
  System Landscape Changes: Changes in the system landscape, such as the addition of new systems or changes in transport routes, can lead to this error if not properly configured.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Transport Domain Configuration:
  
  Use transaction STMS to check the transport domain