How To Fix ME183 - The settings cannot be (completely) transported

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 183

• Message text: The settings cannot be (completely) transported

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME183 - The settings cannot be (completely) transported ?

  The SAP error message ME183, which states "The settings cannot be (completely) transported," typically occurs during the transport of configuration settings related to purchasing documents, such as purchase orders or purchase requisitions. This error indicates that there are certain settings or data that cannot be transported from one system to another, often due to dependencies or missing configurations.
  Causes of ME183
  
  
  Missing Dependencies: The settings you are trying to transport may depend on other configurations or objects that are not included in the transport request.
  
  
  Customizing Settings: Some customizing settings in SAP are client-specific and cannot be transported across different clients.
  
  
  Incomplete Transport Request: The transport request may not include all necessary objects or configurations required for the settings to function properly in the target system.
  
  
  Transport Layer Issues: There may be issues with the transport layer configuration that prevent certain settings from being transported.
  
  
  Data Consistency: The data in the source system may not be consistent with the target system, leading to transport issues.
  
  
  Solutions to ME183
  
  
  Check Dependencies: Review the settings you are trying to transport and ensure that all dependent objects are included in the transport request. This may involve checking for related customizing settings or master data.
  
  
  Manual Configuration: If certain settings cannot be transported, you may need to manually configure them in the target system. Document the settings in the source system and replicate them in the target system.
  
  
  Use Transport Organizer: Use the Transport Organizer (SE09 or SE10) to check the transport request for completeness. Ensure that all necessary objects are included.
  
  
  Review Transport Layer: Check the transport layer settings in transaction SE06 to ensure that they are correctly configured.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP frequently releases notes that provide solutions or workarounds for known issues.
  
  
  Testing in Development: Before transporting to production, ensure that all configurations are thoroughly tested in a development or quality assurance environment.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE09 (Transport Organizer), SE10 (Transport Organizer - Workbench Requests), and SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) for configuration settings.
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on transport management and customizing settings.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  Transport Management System (TMS): Understand how TMS works in your SAP landscape, as it plays a crucial role in managing transports between systems.
  
  
  By following these steps and understanding the underlying causes, you should be able to address the ME183 error effectively.