How To Fix /IWFND/CM_DESIGNTIME173 - No transport allowed on this client

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_DESIGNTIME -

• Message number: 173

• Message text: No transport allowed on this client

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/CM_DESIGNTIME173 - No transport allowed on this client ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_DESIGNTIME173 No transport allowed on this client typically occurs in the context of the SAP Gateway or when working with the SAP Fiori elements. This error indicates that the current client is not configured to allow transport requests, which means you cannot transport certain objects or changes from one system to another (e.g., from development to quality assurance or production).
  Cause:
  
  Client Settings: The client you are working in is likely set to a configuration that does not allow transport requests. This is often the case in clients that are designated for testing or production.
  Transport Layer Configuration: The transport layer may not be properly configured for the client, or the client may be a non-transportable client (like a production client).
  Development vs. Production: If you are trying to make changes in a production client, transports are generally not allowed to prevent unintended changes.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Client Configuration:
  
  Verify if you are in a development client. Only development clients typically allow transport requests.
  You can check the client settings in transaction SCC4. Ensure that the client is set up as a development client.
  
  
  
  Use a Development Client:
  
  If you are in a production or quality assurance client, switch to a development client where transports are allowed.
  
  
  
  Transport Request Creation:
  
  If you need to transport changes, make sure you are creating the transport request in the correct client (development client).
  After making changes in the development client, you can then release the transport request for it to be moved to the target client.
  
  
  
  Consult Basis Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the client settings or need to make changes to the transport configuration, consult your SAP Basis team. They can provide insights into the transport landscape and help with any necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SCC4: To check and configure client settings.
  SE09 or SE10: To manage transport requests.
  
  
  
  Transport Management System (TMS): Understanding how TMS works can help in managing transports effectively across different SAP systems.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to transport configurations or the error message itself.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and understand the transport capabilities of your SAP environment.