How To Fix HRTMC_BASIS401 - Customizing synchronization cannot be performed in this client

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRTMC_BASIS - Message Class for Talent Management Core (HCM_TMC)

• Message number: 401

• Message text: Customizing synchronization cannot be performed in this client

What causes this issue?

You cannot transfer any Customizing entries in this client since this is
a client in which Customizing entries are not permitted to be changed.

System Response

The database is not changed.

How to fix this error?

Run this report in a client in which Customizing is permitted to be
changed.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRTMC_BASIS401 - Customizing synchronization cannot be performed in this client ?

  The SAP error message HRTMC_BASIS401 indicates that customizing synchronization cannot be performed in the current client. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Talent Management or similar modules where customizing settings need to be synchronized across different clients.
  Causes:
  
  Client Settings: The client you are working in may not be configured to allow customizing synchronization. This can happen if the client is a production client or if certain settings are not enabled.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform customizing synchronization.
  Transport Layer Issues: There may be issues with the transport layer or transport routes that prevent synchronization.
  System Configuration: The system may not be set up correctly for the specific module or functionality you are trying to use.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Client Settings:
  
  Ensure that you are not in a production client. Customizing synchronization is typically restricted in production environments.
  Verify that the client is set up to allow customizing changes. You can check this in the client settings (transaction code SCC4).
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to perform customizing synchronization. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to ensure the user has the appropriate roles assigned.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  Review the transport routes and ensure that they are correctly configured. You can check this in transaction code STMS.
  If there are issues with the transport layer, you may need to resolve those before attempting synchronization again.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the system is properly configured for the Talent Management module or any other relevant module. This may involve checking the configuration settings in the relevant customizing transactions.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that need to be applied.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. They can provide more detailed insights based on your specific system configuration and version.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SCC4 - Client Administration
  STMS - Transport Management System
  
  
  SAP Notes: Always check for the latest SAP Notes related to your version of SAP and the specific module you are working with.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for Talent Management or the specific module to understand the requirements for customizing synchronization.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.