How To Fix CY158 - The data transfer is only possible to a PC

CY158 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CY - Capacity Requirements Planning

• Message number: 158

• Message text: The data transfer is only possible to a PC

What causes this issue?

You have tried to start the EXCEL interface on a system which is not
suited to this task (for example, because MS-EXCEL does not run on it).

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Please check the connection to your PC.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CY158 - The data transfer is only possible to a PC ?

  The SAP error message CY158 indicates that the data transfer you are attempting is only possible to a PC. This error typically arises in scenarios where data is being transferred from SAP to an external system or device that is not recognized as a compatible PC.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incompatible Device: The target device for the data transfer is not a PC or does not meet the necessary requirements for data transfer.
  
  Configuration Issues: The SAP system may not be properly configured to recognize the target device as a valid endpoint for data transfer.
  Network Issues: There may be network restrictions or configurations that prevent the data transfer to the intended device.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Target Device: Ensure that the device you are trying to transfer data to is indeed a PC. If it is not, consider using a compatible PC for the transfer.
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings in SAP related to data transfer. Ensure that the settings