How To Fix CW036 - Program must not run in Customizing client

CW036 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CW - Country installation Customizing

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Program must not run in Customizing client

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CW036 - Program must not run in Customizing client ?

  The SAP error message CW036 ("Program must not run in Customizing client") typically occurs when a program or transaction is executed in a client that is designated for customizing (usually client 000 or 001). In SAP, customizing clients are used for configuration and development purposes, and certain programs or transactions are restricted from running in these clients to prevent unintended changes or data corruption.
  
  Cause:
  
  Client Type: The error is triggered because the program is being executed in a client that is not intended for operational use (e.g., a customizing client).
  Program Restrictions: Some programs are specifically designed to run only in production or test clients to ensure data integrity and system stability.
  Configuration Settings: The system may have specific settings that restrict certain actions in customizing clients.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Switch to a Different Client: The most straightforward solution is to execute the program in a different client that is not a customizing client. Typically, this would