How To Fix CTS_CONFIG_MSG_CL179 - Plug-ins are already included in software component SAP_BASIS

CTS_CONFIG_MSG_CL179 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 179

• Message text: Plug-ins are already included in software component SAP_BASIS

What causes this issue?

Updates to CTS functions are delivered with support packages of the
software component SAP_BASIS. If the functions of the CTS plug-ins in
the managed systems are already part of SAP_BASIS, you cannot distribute
the CTS plug-ins because this would downgrade the functions.
The plug-ins in your managed system &v1& are already included in the
software component SAP_BASIS.

System Response

You cannot distribute the plug-ins to the managed system.

How to fix this error?

If there is no special reason why the plug-ins need to be updated, there
is nothing to do.

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_CONFIG_MSG_CL179 - Plug-ins are already included in software component SAP_BASIS ?

  The SAP error message CTS_CONFIG_MSG_CL179 indicates that there is an issue related to the configuration of the Change and Transport System (CTS) in SAP, specifically regarding the inclusion of plug-ins in the software component SAP_BASIS. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to include a plug-in that is already part of the specified software component.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Plug-in Inclusion: The error occurs when you try to include a plug-in that is already included in the software component SAP_BASIS. This can happen if the system is misconfigured or if there is an attempt to add the same plug-in multiple times.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the CTS settings or the transport landscape that leads to this error.
  Version Mismatch: The version of the plug-in being added may not be compatible with the existing version in the SAP_BASIS component.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Plug-ins: Verify the list of plug-ins that are already included in