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

ME183 - Overview

• 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