How To Fix /CUM/MSG120 - Compatible unit & has not been released for use

/CUM/MSG120 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CUM/MSG -

• Message number: 120

• Message text: Compatible unit & has not been released for use

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/CUM/MSG120 - Details

• The SAP error message /CUM/MSG120 Compatible unit & has not been released for use typically indicates that a specific compatible unit (CU) has not been released for use in the system. This can occur in various contexts, such as when working with configuration management, product lifecycle management, or similar modules where compatible units are defined.
  
  Cause:
  
  Not Released: The compatible unit has been created but not yet released for use in the system.
  Status Issues: The status of the compatible unit may be set to "not released" or "inactive."
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the compatible unit.
  Configuration Errors: There may be configuration errors in the system that prevent the compatible unit from being recognized as released.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Release the Compatible Unit:
  
  Navigate to the transaction or application where the compatible unit is defined.
  Check the status of the compatible unit and ensure it is set to "released."
  If it is