How To Fix HRASR00_DT013 - Client settings prohibit changes to Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRASR00_DT - HRAS Design Time

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Client settings prohibit changes to Customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRASR00_DT013 - Client settings prohibit changes to Customizing ?

  The SAP error message HRASR00_DT013 indicates that the client settings prohibit changes to customizing. This typically occurs in the context of SAP HR (Human Resources) and specifically when working with the SAP Application for the HR Administration (HRASR).
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Client Settings: The client is set to a mode that restricts changes to customizing settings. This is often the case in production environments where changes are not allowed to ensure system stability.
  
  
  User Authorizations: The user attempting to make the changes may not have the necessary authorizations to modify customizing settings.
  
  
  Transport Layer: If the system is configured to use a transport layer, changes may be restricted until they are properly transported.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the HRASR00_DT013 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Client Settings:
  
  Verify the client settings in transaction SCC4. Ensure that the client is not set to "Production" or "Test" mode if you need to make changes. If it is, you may need to switch to a development client where changes are allowed.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations assigned to the user. Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to make changes to customizing settings. This can be done through transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the system uses a transport management system, ensure that the changes are being made in the correct environment (development vs. production) and that they are properly transported.
  
  
  
  Consult Basis Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the client settings or user authorizations, consult your SAP Basis team. They can provide insights into the system configuration and help you make the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Use a Development Client:
  
  If you are in a production environment, consider making the changes in a development client first, and then transport them to the production client once they are tested and validated.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SCC4: Client Administration
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SE09/SE10: Transport Organizer
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to client settings and customizing to understand the implications of changes in different environments.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.