How To Fix CTS_ORGANIZER_MSG231 - Systems of type &1 cannot be processed in Transport Organizer

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CTS_ORGANIZER_MSG - Message Class for the Transport Organizer

• Message number: 231

• Message text: Systems of type &1 cannot be processed in Transport Organizer

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CTS_ORGANIZER_MSG231 - Systems of type &1 cannot be processed in Transport Organizer ?

  The SAP error message CTS_ORGANIZER_MSG231 indicates that the system type specified (denoted as &1 in the message) cannot be processed in the Transport Organizer. This typically occurs when you are trying to transport objects between systems that are not compatible or not configured correctly for transport.
  Cause:
  
  
  System Type Mismatch: The system you are trying to transport to or from is not of a type that supports the transport you are attempting. For example, you might be trying to transport from a development system to a production system, but the production system is not configured to accept transports from that particular development system.
  
  
  Transport Route Configuration: The transport route may not be correctly set up in the Transport Management System (TMS). This can happen if the systems are not properly defined in the TMS or if the transport layer is not correctly assigned.
  
  
  Transport Layer Issues: The transport layer assigned to the transport request may not include the target system.
  
  
  Transport Directory Issues: There may be issues with the transport directory or the transport files themselves.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check System Type: Verify the type of the systems involved (Development, Quality Assurance, Production) and ensure that the transport is being attempted between compatible systems.
  
  
  Review Transport Routes: Go to the Transport Management System (TMS) configuration and check the transport routes. Ensure that the source and target systems are correctly defined and that the transport layer is properly assigned.
  
  
  Adjust Transport Layer: If necessary, adjust the transport layer settings to include the target system. You can do this in the TMS configuration.
  
  
  Check Transport Directory: Ensure that the transport directory is correctly set up and that there are no issues with the transport files. You can check the transport directory settings in transaction SE09 or SE10.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  System Configuration: If the issue persists, you may need to consult with your SAP Basis team to ensure that the system configuration is correct and that there are no underlying issues affecting the transport process.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE09 and SE10 for managing transport requests.
  STMS for accessing the Transport Management System.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to transport issues, as they may provide specific fixes or workarounds for known problems.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on Transport Management System (TMS) for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.