How To Fix E7120 - You cannot activate the synchronization of &1 to &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E7 - IS-U master data

• Message number: 120

• Message text: You cannot activate the synchronization of &1 to &2

What causes this issue?

You cannot activate this type of synchronization within the mini
platform within IS-U or IS-T. The synchronization here is performed
according to the reference customer concept.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E7120 - You cannot activate the synchronization of &1 to &2 ?

  The SAP error message E7120, which states "You cannot activate the synchronization of &1 to &2," typically occurs in the context of SAP Landscape Management (LaMa) or when dealing with system synchronization settings in SAP systems. This error indicates that there is an issue preventing the activation of synchronization between two systems or components.
  Causes:
  
  Configuration Issues: The synchronization settings may not be properly configured, leading to conflicts or missing parameters.
  System Status: One of the systems involved may not be in a suitable state for synchronization (e.g., it may be down, in maintenance mode, or not properly connected).
  Authorization Problems: The user attempting to activate synchronization may lack the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  Technical Restrictions: There may be technical restrictions or limitations in the system that prevent synchronization from being activated.
  Incompatible Versions: The systems involved may be running incompatible versions of software or components that do not support synchronization.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the synchronization settings in the SAP system. Ensure that all required parameters are correctly set and that there are no conflicts.
  System Status Verification: Ensure that both systems involved in the synchronization are up and running. Check for any maintenance activities or downtimes.
  User Authorizations: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to activate synchronization. If not, adjust the user roles or permissions accordingly.
  Review Logs: Check the system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  Compatibility Check: Ensure that the versions of the systems involved are compatible with each other. If necessary, update the systems to compatible versions.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to synchronization issues for any specific guidance or troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  SAP Help Portal: Utilize the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on synchronization processes and configurations.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to contact SAP Support for further assistance.