How To Fix ESH_IEF_MSG066 - The SAP SW Comp. &1 cannot be registered for program-based SWC transport

ESH_IEF_MSG066 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_IEF_MSG - Import/Export Framework

• Message number: 066

• Message text: The SAP SW Comp. &1 cannot be registered for program-based SWC transport

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

Only software components from type "Normal Software Component" can be
registered for program-based transport.
The selected software component is of type "Central Cross-System
Software Component", so it cannot be used for program-based transport
using SAP Note Assistant.

How to fix this error?

Select a suitable software component for registration.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_IEF_MSG066 - The SAP SW Comp. &1 cannot be registered for program-based SWC transport ?

  The SAP error message ESH_IEF_MSG066 indicates that a specific software component (SWC) cannot be registered for program-based software component transport. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's transport management system when there are issues related to the registration of software components for transport.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The software component may not be properly configured in the system, or there may be missing entries in the transport directory.
  Transport Layer Issues: The transport layer may not be correctly set up or may not allow the transport of the specified software component.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to perform the transport may not have the necessary authorizations to register the software component.
  Incompatibility: The software component may not be compatible with the current system or version.
  System State: The system may be in a state that does not allow for the registration of new software components, such as being in a maintenance mode.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Configuration: