How To Fix OMW216 - Your system or client is not set up to allow transports

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OMW - MB0D

• Message number: 216

• Message text: Your system or client is not set up to allow transports

What causes this issue?

The wizard tried to check if the customizing objects can be written to
a transport request. The result of this check is, that the system is
set to unchangeable.

System Response

The wizard will continue, however, you will not be able to save your
changes at the end of the wizard.

How to fix this error?

Make sure that the customizing objects can be transported, i.e. the
system is set to changeable.

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 OMW216 - Your system or client is not set up to allow transports ?

  The SAP error message OMW216 ("Your system or client is not set up to allow transports") typically indicates that the transport system is not properly configured for the client or system you are working in. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to transport changes between different SAP systems or clients.
  Causes:
  
  Transport Configuration: The transport system may not be configured correctly in the Transport Management System (TMS).
  Client Settings: The client you are working in may not be set up to allow transports. This can happen if the client is a development client that is not configured for transport.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform transport activities.
  Transport Layer Issues: The transport layer may not be assigned correctly to the client or system.
  Transport Route Issues: There may be issues with the transport routes defined in TMS.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Transport Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction STMS and check the transport routes and layers. Ensure that the transport layer is correctly assigned to the client.
  Verify that the transport domain is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Client Settings:
  
  Ensure that the client is a development client and is set up to allow transports. You can check this in transaction SCC4.
  Make sure that the client is not in a restricted state (e.g., not in a test or production state).
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Check the user authorizations for the user trying to perform the transport. Ensure that the user has the necessary roles and authorizations to perform transport activities.
  
  
  
  Transport Layer:
  
  Verify that the transport layer is correctly assigned to the client. You can check this in transaction SE03 (Transport Organizer Tools).
  
  
  
  Transport Route:
  
  Ensure that the transport route is correctly defined and that the systems involved in the transport are correctly connected.
  
  
  
  Consult Basis Team:
  
  If you are not able to resolve the issue, it may be necessary to consult your SAP Basis team or administrator, as they will have the necessary access and expertise to troubleshoot transport configuration issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  STMS: Transport Management System
  SCC4: Client Administration
  SE03: Transport Organizer Tools
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to transport configuration.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on transport management for detailed guidance on setting up and managing transports.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the OMW216 error message.