How To Fix CTS_ORGANIZER_MSG291 - System is of type '&1', but only functions for ABAP systems are available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 291

• Message text: System is of type '&1', but only functions for ABAP systems are available

What causes this issue?

You have called Transport Organizer Web UI for the dual-stack system
&v2&.
The client in which you have started Transport Organizer Web UI is not
the same as the client that was defined in TMS parameter
NON_ABAP_WBO_CLIENT for this system. However, Transport Organizer Web UI
only works for non-ABAP transports, if the clients match.

System Response

Transport Organizer Web UI only provides the functions available for
ABAP systems. Editing the object list and pre-selecting transport
requests is not possible.

How to fix this error?

If system &v2& is a source system the following situations may occur:
The value of TMS parameter NON_ABAP_WBO_CLIENT is incorrect. Change it
to the correct value and re-start Transport Organizer Web UI.
The value of TMS parameter NON_ABAP_WBO_CLIENT is correct, but you are
working in the wrong client. Re-start Transport Organizer Web UI in the
correct client.
If system &v2& is a target system, there is no need for TMS parameter
NON_ABAP_WBO_CLIENT, since this is required to create and change
transport requests, and transport requests are only created and changed
in source systems.

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_ORGANIZER_MSG291 - System is of type '&1', but only functions for ABAP systems are available ?

  The SAP error message CTS_ORGANIZER_MSG291 indicates that the system you are working with is of a certain type (denoted by &1), but the functions available are only applicable to ABAP systems. This typically occurs in the context of the Change and Transport System (CTS) when trying to perform operations that are not supported for the specific type of system you are using.
  Cause:
  
  System Type Mismatch: The system you are working on is not an ABAP system (for example, it could be a Java system or a mixed system), but the operations you are trying to perform are intended for ABAP systems.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the transport landscape or in the system settings that leads to this error.
  Transport Layer Issues: The transport layer may not be set up correctly for the type of system you are using.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check System Type: Verify the type of the system you are working on. You can do this by checking the system properties in the SAP GUI or using transaction SM51 to see the system's configuration.
  Use Appropriate Functions: If you are working in a non-ABAP system, ensure that you are using functions and transactions that are appropriate for that system type. For example, if you are in a Java system, use the Java-specific transport functions.
  Review Transport Configuration: Check the transport configuration in transaction STMS to ensure that the transport routes and layers are correctly set up for your system type.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation for the specific system type you are working with to understand the available functions and limitations.
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a production system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  CTS (Change and Transport System): This is a tool used in SAP to manage changes and transports across different systems in a landscape.
  System Types: SAP systems can be categorized into different types, such as ABAP, Java, or mixed systems. Each type has its own set of functionalities and limitations.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as STMS (Transport Management System), SE09 (Transport Organizer), and SE10 (Transport Organizer - Workbench Requests) for managing transports.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message and ensure that you are using the correct functionalities for your specific SAP system type.