How To Fix M2120 - Catalog lies in customer name range (no transport)

M2120 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M2 - LIS: Generating and updating info structures

• Message number: 120

• Message text: Catalog lies in customer name range (no transport)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M2120 - Catalog lies in customer name range (no transport) ?

  The SAP error message M2120, which states "Catalog lies in customer name range (no transport)," typically occurs in the context of material master data or catalog management within the SAP system. This error indicates that the catalog you are trying to access or modify is part of a customer-specific range that is not transportable. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Customer-Specific Catalog: The catalog you are trying to use is defined within a customer-specific namespace. This means it is not part of the standard SAP transportable objects and is likely created for specific customer requirements.
  Transport Issues: The system is configured to prevent the transport of certain objects that are defined in a customer namespace to ensure that they remain unique to the customer’s environment.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the error can also arise due to insufficient authorizations to access or modify the catalog.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Catalog Configuration: Verify the configuration