How To Fix FDT_WD_ADMIN_TOOL161 - Access to deployable objects only allowed in system clients

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FDT_WD_ADMIN_TOOL - FDT WD: Messages for WD Admin Tool

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Access to deployable objects only allowed in system clients

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDT_WD_ADMIN_TOOL161 - Access to deployable objects only allowed in system clients ?

  The SAP error message FDT_WD_ADMIN_TOOL161 indicates that access to deployable objects is restricted to specific system clients. This error typically arises when you are trying to access or deploy certain objects in a client that is not permitted for such operations.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the operation you are attempting to perform (such as deploying or managing deployable objects) is restricted to certain clients, usually the development or configuration clients (like client 000 or 001). In SAP, certain actions are limited to specific clients to maintain system integrity and security.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Client Settings: Ensure that you are logged into the correct client that allows access to deployable objects. Typically, this would be a development client.
  
  
  Client Type: Verify the type of client you are using. You can check this in the SAP GUI by navigating to:
  
  System > Status > Client.