How To Fix ESH_ADM_MSG226 - This is not a client copy because the system IDs are different

ESH_ADM_MSG226 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_ADM_MSG - ESH Administration and Monitoring Tool

• Message number: 226

• Message text: This is not a client copy because the system IDs are different

What causes this issue?

It seems that this system '&V1&' is a copy of system '&V2&'.

System Response

An adjustment is not possible.

How to fix this error?

The task list SAP_ESH_ADJUST_AFTER_COPY adjusts the Enterprise Search
specific data after a system copy.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_ADM_MSG226 - This is not a client copy because the system IDs are different ?

  The SAP error message ESH_ADM_MSG226 indicates that a client copy operation is being attempted between systems that have different system IDs (SIDs). This is a common issue when working with SAP systems, especially in scenarios involving data migration, system refreshes, or client copies.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the client copy process is designed to work within the same system ID. When you attempt to copy a client from one system to another, both systems must have the same SID. If the SIDs are different, the system will not allow the operation to proceed, as it could lead to inconsistencies and data integrity issues.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following approaches:
  
  
  Verify System IDs: Ensure that you are attempting the client copy between the correct systems. Check the SIDs of both the source and target systems to confirm they match.
  
  
  Use the Correct Source System: If you intended to copy from a